Brunswick East Primary School vs Northcote High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick East Primary School
Brunswick East · Government primary · Prep-6
279 students · ICSEA 1162
Northcote High School
Northcote · Government high school · 7-12
1,668 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Brunswick East Primary School Brunswick East VIC | Northcote High School Northcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 1,290 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #61 of 4,908 | #31 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 279 | 1,668 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 148 | 758 / 910 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 244 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 312 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 133.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 36.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brunswick East 3057 | Northcote 3070 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beps.vic.edu.au | www.nhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.7 vs 83.7).
- •Brunswick East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brunswick East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Northcote High School is the larger school with 1,668 students compared with 279.
- •Northcote High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -36%).
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 Brunswick East Primary School better than Northcote High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brunswick East Primary School and Northcote High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brunswick East and Northcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick East Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northcote High School has 12.5.
How do Brunswick East Primary School and Northcote High School rank in VIC?
Brunswick East Primary School is 36th of 1,290 and Northcote High School is 15th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.