Beverley Hills Primary School vs Whitehorse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Whitehorse Primary School
Blackburn North · Government primary · Prep-6
302 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Beverley Hills Primary School Doncaster East VIC | Whitehorse Primary School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 1,290 | #330 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 4,908 | #744 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 811 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 430 | 141 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Blackburn North 3130 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bevhillsps.vic.edu.au | www.whitehorseps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beverley Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 73.0).
- •Beverley Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whitehorse Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Beverley Hills Primary School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 302.
- •Beverley Hills Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -27%).
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 Whitehorse Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beverley Hills Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.0 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 Whitehorse Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Blackburn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beverley Hills Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitehorse Primary School has 13.5.
How do Beverley Hills Primary School and Whitehorse Primary School rank in VIC?
Beverley Hills Primary School is 209th of 1,290 and Whitehorse Primary School is 330th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.