Bacchus Marsh College vs St Francis Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 10 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
St Francis Catholic College
Melton West · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,846 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Bacchus Marsh College Bacchus Marsh VIC | St Francis Catholic College Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 348 | #164 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #914 of 1,472 | #550 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 987 | 1,846 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 522 | 952 / 894 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 485 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.2 | 158.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 91.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bacchus Marsh 3340 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bmsc.vic.edu.au | www.sfcc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 41.6).
- •St Francis Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 987.
- •St Francis Catholic College has grown faster over five years (68% vs 5%).
- •Bacchus Marsh College is a government school while St Francis Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Francis Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic College ranks higher (58.6 vs 41.6 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 Bacchus Marsh College and St Francis Catholic College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Bacchus Marsh and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bacchus Marsh College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic College has 11.7.
How do Bacchus Marsh College and St Francis Catholic College rank in VIC?
Bacchus Marsh College is 264th of 348 and St Francis Catholic College is 164th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.