Beechworth Primary School vs Yackandandah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 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
Yackandandah Primary School
Yackandandah · Government primary · Prep-6
185 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Beechworth Primary School Beechworth VIC | Yackandandah Primary School Yackandandah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 1,290 | #313 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1101 of 4,908 | #699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 102 | 84 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Yackandandah 3749 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.beechworth.com | www.yackaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yackandandah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 69.0).
- •Yackandandah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechworth Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 185.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Craigieburn
Frequently asked questions
Is Beechworth Primary School better than Yackandandah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yackandandah Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 69.0 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 Yackandandah Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Beechworth and Yackandandah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechworth Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yackandandah Primary School has 14.4.
How do Beechworth Primary School and Yackandandah Primary School rank in VIC?
Beechworth Primary School is 437th of 1,290 and Yackandandah Primary School is 313th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.