Berwick Secondary College vs St Francis Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Secondary College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,626 students · ICSEA 1027
St Francis Xavier College
Beaconsfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,797 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Berwick Secondary College Berwick VIC | St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 348 | #152 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #597 of 1,472 | #492 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,626 | 2,797 |
| Girls / boys | 781 / 845 | 1,400 / 1,397 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 238 | 442 |
| Year 12 cohort | 250 | 468 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.5 | 233.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 163.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Beaconsfield 3807 |
| Council area | Casey | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfx.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 56.3).
- •St Francis Xavier College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier College is the larger school with 2,797 students compared with 1,626.
- •Berwick Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
- •Berwick Secondary College is a government school while St Francis Xavier College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Secondary College better than St Francis Xavier College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier College ranks higher (61.1 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 Secondary College and St Francis Xavier College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Beaconsfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier College has 12.0.
How do Berwick Secondary College and St Francis Xavier College rank in VIC?
Berwick Secondary College is 178th of 348 and St Francis Xavier College is 152nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.