Beveridge Primary School vs Donnybrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beveridge Primary School
Beveridge · Government primary · Prep-6
753 students · ICSEA 1003
Donnybrook Primary School
Donnybrook · Government primary · Prep-6
502 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Beveridge Primary School Beveridge VIC | Donnybrook Primary School Donnybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #860 of 1,290 | #636 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2634 of 4,908 | #1878 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 753 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 421 | 250 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +79% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beveridge 3753 | Donnybrook 3064 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beveridgeps.vic.edu.au | donnybrookps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Donnybrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 50.8).
- •Donnybrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Donnybrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Beveridge Primary School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 502.
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 Beveridge Primary School better than Donnybrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Donnybrook Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 50.8 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 Beveridge Primary School and Donnybrook Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Beveridge and Donnybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beveridge Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Donnybrook Primary School has 13.6.
How do Beveridge Primary School and Donnybrook Primary School rank in VIC?
Beveridge Primary School is 860th of 1,290 and Donnybrook Primary School is 636th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.