Berwick Chase Primary School vs Black Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 142 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Chase Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
700 students · ICSEA 1042
Black Hill Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Berwick Chase Primary School Berwick VIC | Black Hill Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #733 of 1,290 | #734 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2189 of 4,908 | #2190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 700 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 345 | 200 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Casey | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=598dc00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.blackhillps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.7 vs 56.7).
- •Black Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Berwick Chase Primary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 397.
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 Berwick Chase Primary School better than Black Hill 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 Berwick Chase Primary School and Black Hill Primary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Chase Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Black Hill Primary School has 14.1.
How do Berwick Chase Primary School and Black Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Berwick Chase Primary School is 733rd of 1,290 and Black Hill Primary School is 734th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.