Bacchus Marsh College vs Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 101 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bacchus Marsh College
Bacchus Marsh · Government high school · 7-12
987 students · ICSEA 966
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
Kangaroo Flat · Government high school · 7-10
925 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Bacchus Marsh College Bacchus Marsh VIC | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 348 | #270 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #914 of 1,472 | #934 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 987 | 925 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 522 | 400 / 525 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.2 | 72.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 31.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bacchus Marsh 3340 | Kangaroo Flat 3555 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bmsc.vic.edu.au | www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.6 vs 40.9).
- •Bacchus Marsh College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Bacchus Marsh College is the larger school with 987 students compared with 925.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 5%).
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 Bacchus Marsh College better than Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College?
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 Bacchus Marsh College and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Bacchus Marsh and Kangaroo Flat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bacchus Marsh College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Bacchus Marsh College and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bacchus Marsh College is 264th of 348 and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.