Beveridge Primary School vs Gilgai Plains Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 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
Gilgai Plains Primary School
Kalkallo · Government primary · Prep-6
953 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Beveridge Primary School Beveridge VIC | Gilgai Plains Primary School Kalkallo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #860 of 1,290 | #645 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2634 of 4,908 | #1900 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 753 | 953 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 421 | 469 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 171 |
| 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 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beveridge 3753 | Kalkallo 3064 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beveridgeps.vic.edu.au | gilgaiplainsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 50.8).
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 753.
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 Gilgai Plains Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gilgai Plains Primary School ranks higher (60.3 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 Gilgai Plains Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Beveridge and Kalkallo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beveridge Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilgai Plains Primary School has 14.2.
How do Beveridge Primary School and Gilgai Plains Primary School rank in VIC?
Beveridge Primary School is 860th of 1,290 and Gilgai Plains Primary School is 645th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.