Berwick Lodge Primary School vs Timbarra P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Timbarra P-9 College
Berwick · Government combined · Prep-9
594 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Berwick Lodge Primary School Berwick VIC | Timbarra P-9 College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,290 | #178 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2614 of 4,908 | #812 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 489 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 248 | 281 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au | www.timbarrap9.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 42.7).
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Timbarra P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Timbarra P-9 College is the larger school with 594 students compared with 489.
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 Timbarra P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Berwick Lodge Primary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 42.7 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 Berwick Lodge Primary School and Timbarra P-9 College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Lodge Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Timbarra P-9 College has 11.7.
How do Berwick Lodge Primary School and Timbarra P-9 College rank in VIC?
Berwick Lodge Primary School is 852nd of 1,290 and Timbarra P-9 College is 178th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.