Beaumaris North Primary School vs Mentone Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris North Primary School
Beaumaris · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1150
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Beaumaris North Primary School Beaumaris VIC | Mentone Girls Secondary College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 1,290 | #65 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #495 of 4,908 | #139 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 242 | 1,102 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 85.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.mgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.5 vs 75.9).
- •Beaumaris North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 477.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -29%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaumaris North Primary School better than Mentone Girls Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaumaris North Primary School and Mentone Girls Secondary College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris North Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Girls Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Beaumaris North Primary School and Mentone Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beaumaris North Primary School is 242nd of 1,290 and Mentone Girls Secondary College is 65th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.