Beechworth Montessori School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
St Joseph's School
Beechworth · Catholic primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Beechworth Montessori School Beechworth VIC | St Joseph's School Beechworth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #448 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1157 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 43 | 28 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Beechworth 3747 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bms.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjbeechworth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 68.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.1).
- •Beechworth Montessori School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 69.
- •Beechworth Montessori School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -39%).
- •Beechworth Montessori School is a independent school while St Joseph's 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 Beechworth Montessori School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (73.6 vs 68.4 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 Beechworth Montessori School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.2 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 St Joseph's School has 9.7.
How do Beechworth Montessori School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Beechworth Montessori School is 448th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.