Berwick Lodge Primary School vs Quarry Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 168 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Lodge Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
489 students · ICSEA 1037
Quarry Hill Primary School
Quarry Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Berwick Lodge Primary School Berwick VIC | Quarry Hill Primary School Quarry Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,290 | #725 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2614 of 4,908 | #2156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 489 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 248 | 173 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Quarry Hill 3550 |
| Council area | Casey | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au | www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Quarry Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 51.1).
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 324.
- •Quarry Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -23%).
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 Lodge Primary School better than Quarry Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Quarry Hill Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 51.1 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 Berwick Lodge Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Quarry Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Lodge Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quarry Hill Primary School has 15.4.
How do Berwick Lodge Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Berwick Lodge Primary School is 852nd of 1,290 and Quarry Hill Primary School is 725th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.