Bairnsdale Christian College vs East Gippsland Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bairnsdale Christian College
Bairnsdale · Independent combined · Prep-10
82 students · ICSEA 1010
East Gippsland Specialist School
Bairnsdale · Government special · U
95 students · ICSEA 857
| Measure | Bairnsdale Christian College Bairnsdale VIC | East Gippsland Specialist School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #754 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-10 | U |
| Students | 82 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 41 | 29 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 857 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 33% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bccs.vic.edu.au | www.eastgippslandss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Gippsland Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.1).
- •East Gippsland Specialist School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 82.
- •Bairnsdale Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 2%).
- •Bairnsdale Christian College is a independent school while East Gippsland Specialist School is a government 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 Bairnsdale Christian College better than East Gippsland Specialist School?
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 Bairnsdale Christian College and East Gippsland Specialist School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bairnsdale Christian College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Gippsland Specialist School has 4.5.
How do Bairnsdale Christian College and East Gippsland Specialist School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Christian College is 169th of 239 and East Gippsland Specialist School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.