Beaumaris Secondary College vs Williamstown High School
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
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,527 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Beaumaris Secondary College Beaumaris VIC | Williamstown High School Williamstown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 348 | #97 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #11 of 1,472 | #252 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 893 | 1,527 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 517 | 706 / 821 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 264 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.5% | 10.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 113.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Williamstown 3016 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/ | www.willihigh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaumaris Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 71.5).
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Williamstown High School is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 893.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has grown faster over five years (66% vs -1%).
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 Williamstown High School?
On the Success Index, Beaumaris Secondary College ranks higher (85.7 vs 71.5 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 Williamstown High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Williamstown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Williamstown High School has 13.4.
How do Beaumaris Secondary College and Williamstown High School rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Secondary College is 3rd of 348 and Williamstown High School is 97th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.