Beverley Hills Primary School vs East Doncaster Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beverley Hills Primary School
Doncaster East · Government primary · Prep-6
811 students · ICSEA 1153
East Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster East · Government high school · 7-12
2,211 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Beverley Hills Primary School Doncaster East VIC | East Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 1,290 | #8 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 4,908 | #20 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 811 | 2,211 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 430 | 980 / 1,231 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 472 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 309 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 11.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 169.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Doncaster East 3109 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bevhillsps.vic.edu.au | www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Doncaster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 76.6).
- •Beverley Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Doncaster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.6).
- •East Doncaster Secondary College is the larger school with 2,211 students compared with 811.
- •East Doncaster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 30%).
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 Beverley Hills Primary School better than East Doncaster Secondary College?
On the Success Index, East Doncaster Secondary College ranks higher (84.6 vs 76.6 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 Beverley Hills Primary School and East Doncaster Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Doncaster East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beverley Hills Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Doncaster Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Beverley Hills Primary School and East Doncaster Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beverley Hills Primary School is 209th of 1,290 and East Doncaster Secondary College is 8th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.