Beaumaris Secondary College vs Highvale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris Secondary College
Beaumaris · Government high school · 7-12
893 students · ICSEA 1113
Highvale Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Beaumaris Secondary College Beaumaris VIC | Highvale Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 348 | #14 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #11 of 1,472 | #30 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 893 | 1,220 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 517 | 578 / 642 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 97.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/ | www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaumaris Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 83.7).
- •Highvale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Highvale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 893.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has grown faster over five years (66% vs 21%).
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 Secondary College better than Highvale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Beaumaris Secondary College ranks higher (85.7 vs 83.7 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 Secondary College and Highvale Secondary College?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highvale Secondary College has 12.5.
How do Beaumaris Secondary College and Highvale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Secondary College is 3rd of 348 and Highvale Secondary College is 14th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.