Australian Christian College Victoria vs Bairnsdale Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 200 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College Victoria
Benalla · Independent combined · Prep-11
465 students · ICSEA 1009
Bairnsdale Christian College
Bairnsdale · Independent combined · Prep-10
82 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Australian Christian College Victoria Benalla VIC | Bairnsdale Christian College Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 239 | #169 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 1,259 | #754 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-11 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 465 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 216 | 41 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +869% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | Benalla | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/benalla/ | www.bccs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College Victoria scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 45.4).
- •Bairnsdale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bairnsdale Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Australian Christian College Victoria is the larger school with 465 students compared with 82.
- •Australian Christian College Victoria has grown faster over five years (869% vs 39%).
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 Australian Christian College Victoria better than Bairnsdale Christian College?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College Victoria ranks higher (47.5 vs 45.4 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 Australian Christian College Victoria and Bairnsdale Christian College?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Benalla and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College Victoria has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bairnsdale Christian College has 11.1.
How do Australian Christian College Victoria and Bairnsdale Christian College rank in VIC?
Australian Christian College Victoria is 160th of 239 and Bairnsdale Christian College is 169th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.