Apollo Bay P-12 College vs Lorne P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Apollo Bay · Government combined · Prep-12
340 students · ICSEA 1043
Lorne P-12 College
Lorne · Government combined · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Apollo Bay P-12 College Apollo Bay VIC | Lorne P-12 College Lorne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 239 | #138 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #437 of 1,259 | #529 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 340 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 173 | 78 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Apollo Bay 3233 | Lorne 3232 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.apollobayp12.vic.edu.au/ | www.lornep12.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Apollo Bay P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 56.3).
- •Apollo Bay P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lorne P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.4).
- •Apollo Bay P-12 College is the larger school with 340 students compared with 167.
- •Apollo Bay P-12 College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -8%).
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 Apollo Bay P-12 College better than Lorne P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Apollo Bay P-12 College ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.3 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 Apollo Bay P-12 College and Lorne P-12 College?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Apollo Bay and Lorne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apollo Bay P-12 College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lorne P-12 College has 7.3.
How do Apollo Bay P-12 College and Lorne P-12 College rank in VIC?
Apollo Bay P-12 College is 125th of 239 and Lorne P-12 College is 138th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.