Beeac Primary School vs Newborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beeac Primary School
Beeac · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 927
Newborough Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Beeac Primary School Beeac VIC | Newborough Primary School Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1253 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 14 | 49 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Beeac 3251 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.beeacps.vic.edu.au | www.newboroughps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.7 vs 27.3).
- •Newborough Primary School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beeac Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.9).
- •Newborough Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 25.
- •Newborough Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -36%).
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 Beeac Primary School better than Newborough Primary School?
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 Beeac Primary School and Newborough Primary School?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Beeac and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beeac Primary School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough Primary School has 11.9.
How do Beeac Primary School and Newborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Beeac Primary School is unranked and Newborough Primary School is 1253rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.