Bairnsdale Christian College vs Wild Cherry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.4 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
Wild Cherry School
Bairnsdale · Independent primary · Prep-6
43 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Bairnsdale Christian College Bairnsdale VIC | Wild Cherry School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #754 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 82 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 41 | 20 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bccs.vic.edu.au | www.wildcherry.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wild Cherry School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 45.4).
- •Wild Cherry School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wild Cherry School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Bairnsdale Christian College is the larger school with 82 students compared with 43.
- •Bairnsdale Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -4%).
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 Wild Cherry School?
On the Success Index, Wild Cherry School ranks higher (64.7 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 Bairnsdale Christian College and Wild Cherry School?
About 3.4 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 Wild Cherry School has 9.7.
How do Bairnsdale Christian College and Wild Cherry School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Christian College is 169th of 239 and Wild Cherry School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.