Beeac Primary School vs Swan Hill North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 318 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
Swan Hill North Primary School
Swan Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
184 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Beeac Primary School Beeac VIC | Swan Hill North Primary School Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1224 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 14 | 88 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 21% |
| Suburb | Beeac 3251 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.beeacps.vic.edu.au | www.shnps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swan Hill North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 26.7).
- •Beeac Primary School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beeac Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.8).
- •Swan Hill North Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 25.
- •Swan Hill North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Swan Hill North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Swan Hill North Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 26.7 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 Beeac Primary School and Swan Hill North Primary School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Beeac and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beeac Primary School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Hill North Primary School has 11.8.
How do Beeac Primary School and Swan Hill North Primary School rank in VIC?
Beeac Primary School is unranked and Swan Hill North Primary School is 1224th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.