Berwick Primary School vs Berwick Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
884 students · ICSEA 1087
Berwick Secondary College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,626 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Berwick Primary School Berwick VIC | Berwick Secondary College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #480 of 1,290 | #178 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1292 of 4,908 | #597 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 884 | 1,626 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 430 | 781 / 845 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 250 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 132.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 47.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwickprimary.vic.edu.au | www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Berwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 56.3).
- •Berwick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berwick Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Berwick Secondary College is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 884.
- •Berwick Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -21%).
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 Primary School better than Berwick Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Berwick Primary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 56.3 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 Primary School and Berwick Secondary College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Berwick Secondary College has 12.3.
How do Berwick Primary School and Berwick Secondary College rank in VIC?
Berwick Primary School is 480th of 1,290 and Berwick Secondary College is 178th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.