Bairnsdale Primary School vs Bairnsdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bairnsdale Primary School
Bairnsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 892
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale · Government high school · 7-12
1,213 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Bairnsdale Primary School Bairnsdale VIC | Bairnsdale Secondary College Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1245 of 1,290 | #280 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4270 of 4,908 | #960 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,213 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 118 | 588 / 625 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 256 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 96.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 71.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bairnsdale754ps.vic.edu.au/ | bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 28.0).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bairnsdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 260.
- •Bairnsdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 9%).
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 Primary School better than Bairnsdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bairnsdale Secondary College ranks higher (39.7 vs 28.0 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 Bairnsdale Primary School and Bairnsdale Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bairnsdale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bairnsdale Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Bairnsdale Primary School and Bairnsdale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Primary School is 1245th of 1,290 and Bairnsdale Secondary College is 280th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.