Beaumaris Primary School vs Port Melbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris Primary School
Beaumaris · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1134
Port Melbourne Primary School
Port Melbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
697 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Beaumaris Primary School Beaumaris VIC | Port Melbourne Primary School Port Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 1,290 | #139 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #97 of 4,908 | #249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 558 | 697 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 302 | 321 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.6 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Port Melbourne 3207 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaups.vic.edu.au/ | www.portmelb.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaumaris Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 79.1).
- •Beaumaris Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Port Melbourne Primary School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 558.
- •Beaumaris Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Primary School better than Port Melbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaumaris Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 79.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaumaris Primary School and Port Melbourne Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Port Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Melbourne Primary School has 16.4.
How do Beaumaris Primary School and Port Melbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Primary School is 63rd of 1,290 and Port Melbourne Primary School is 139th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.