Beaumaris Secondary College vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 645 m 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
Stella Maris School
Beaumaris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
143 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Beaumaris Secondary College Beaumaris VIC | Stella Maris School Beaumaris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 348 | #206 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #11 of 1,472 | #413 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 893 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 517 | 57 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Beaumaris 3193 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/ | www.smbeaumaris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaumaris Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 76.8).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Beaumaris Secondary College is the larger school with 893 students compared with 143.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has grown faster over five years (66% vs -49%).
- •Beaumaris Secondary College is a government school while Stella Maris School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Beaumaris Secondary College ranks higher (85.7 vs 76.8 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 Stella Maris School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Beaumaris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 14.0.
How do Beaumaris Secondary College and Stella Maris School rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Secondary College is 3rd of 348 and Stella Maris School is 206th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.