Beechworth Secondary College vs Wooragee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechworth Secondary College
Beechworth · Government high school · 7-12
282 students · ICSEA 1045
Wooragee Primary School
Wooragee · Government primary · Prep-6
65 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Beechworth Secondary College Beechworth VIC | Wooragee Primary School Wooragee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #175 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 282 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 157 | 34 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Wooragee 3747 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bworthsc.vic.edu.au | www.woorageeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beechworth Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 52.2).
- •Beechworth Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beechworth Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.0).
- •Beechworth Secondary College is the larger school with 282 students compared with 65.
- •Wooragee Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 19%).
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 Secondary College better than Wooragee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beechworth Secondary College ranks higher (74.8 vs 52.2 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 Secondary College and Wooragee Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Beechworth and Wooragee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechworth Secondary College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooragee Primary School has 14.0.
How do Beechworth Secondary College and Wooragee Primary School rank in VIC?
Beechworth Secondary College is 74th of 348 and Wooragee Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.