Beechworth Montessori School vs Beechworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechworth Montessori School
Beechworth · Independent primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 1081
Beechworth Primary School
Beechworth · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Beechworth Montessori School Beechworth VIC | Beechworth Primary School Beechworth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #448 of 1,290 | #437 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1157 of 4,908 | #1101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 43 | 96 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Beechworth 3747 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bms.vic.edu.au/ | www.beechworth.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.4 vs 69.0).
- •Beechworth Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechworth Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Beechworth Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 87.
- •Beechworth Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
- •Beechworth Montessori School is a independent school while Beechworth Primary School is a government 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 Beechworth Montessori School better than Beechworth 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 Beechworth Montessori School and Beechworth Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beechworth and Beechworth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechworth Montessori School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beechworth Primary School has 14.4.
How do Beechworth Montessori School and Beechworth Primary School rank in VIC?
Beechworth Montessori School is 448th of 1,290 and Beechworth Primary School is 437th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.