Bacchus Marsh Grammar vs Good News Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 28 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Bacchus Marsh · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,826 students · ICSEA 1115
Good News Lutheran College
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,872 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Bacchus Marsh Grammar Bacchus Marsh VIC | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 239 | #78 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #192 of 1,259 | #243 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 3,826 | 1,872 |
| Girls / boys | 1,927 / 1,899 | 916 / 956 |
| Foundation intake | 234 | 207 |
| Year 7 cohort | 414 | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.9% | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 296.5 | 115.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 133.3 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bacchus Marsh 3340 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bmg.vic.edu.au | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 71.0).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar is the larger school with 3,826 students compared with 1,872.
- •Good News Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (69% vs 42%).
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 Grammar better than Good News Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Bacchus Marsh Grammar ranks higher (74.1 vs 71.0 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 Grammar and Good News Lutheran College?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Bacchus Marsh and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good News Lutheran College has 16.3.
How do Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Good News Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is 67th of 239 and Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.