Beaconhills College
Beaconhills College is an independent combined school in Pakenham, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,965 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Pakenham VIC 3810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Beaconhills College compares
By ICSEA, Beaconhills College ranks 172nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pakenham Consolidated School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Beaconhills College scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
Beaconhills College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Pakenham
Beaconhills College is located in Pakenham, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,664/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 54,118.
Pakenham suburb profileSchools near Beaconhills College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Beaconhills College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Consolidated SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 0.5 km | 965 | 70 lower | 594 |
| Pakenham Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pakenham | 0.9 km | 962 | 73 lower | 1,030 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Pakenham | 1.0 km | 982 | 53 lower | 318 |
| Lakeside CollegeIndependent Combined · Pakenham | 1.1 km | 1034 | 1 lower | 647 |
| Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 978 | 57 lower | 499 |
| Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 995 | 40 lower | 687 |
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Pakenham | 2.5 km | 1007 | 28 lower | 704 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaconhills College a government school?
No, Beaconhills College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Beaconhills College offer?
Beaconhills College offers Prep-12.
What is Beaconhills College's ICSEA score?
Beaconhills College has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Beaconhills College?
Beaconhills College has 2,965 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Beaconhills College?
The nearest schools to Beaconhills College are Pakenham Consolidated School (0.5 km), Pakenham Secondary College (0.9 km), St Patrick's School (1.0 km).
Where is Beaconhills College located?
Beaconhills College is located in Pakenham, VIC 3810. Visit the school website at http://www.beaconhills.vic.edu.au/.