Beechworth Primary School vs Doreen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 196 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechworth Primary School
Beechworth · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1064
Doreen Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Beechworth Primary School Beechworth VIC | Doreen Primary School Doreen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 1,290 | #508 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1101 of 4,908 | #1400 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 102 | 77 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Doreen 3754 |
| Council area | Indigo | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beechworth.com | www.doreenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beechworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 65.7).
- •Beechworth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.5).
- •Beechworth Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 167.
- •Doreen Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 5%).
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 Primary School better than Doreen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beechworth Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 65.7 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 Beechworth Primary School and Doreen Primary School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Beechworth and Doreen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechworth Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Doreen Primary School has 16.5.
How do Beechworth Primary School and Doreen Primary School rank in VIC?
Beechworth Primary School is 437th of 1,290 and Doreen Primary School is 508th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.