Beaumaris Secondary College vs Sandringham College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.9 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
Sandringham College
Sandringham · Government high school · 7-12
1,079 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Beaumaris Secondary College Beaumaris VIC | Sandringham College Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 348 | #5 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #11 of 1,472 | #15 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 893 | 1,079 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 517 | 485 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 96.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Sandringham 3191 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.7 vs 85.4).
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandringham College is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 893.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has grown faster over five years (66% vs 16%).
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 Sandringham 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 Secondary College and Sandringham College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Sandringham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandringham College has 11.1.
How do Beaumaris Secondary College and Sandringham College rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Secondary College is 3rd of 348 and Sandringham College is 5th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.