Bairnsdale Secondary College vs Bairnsdale West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 540 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale · Government high school · 7-12
1,213 students · ICSEA 955
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bairnsdale Secondary College Bairnsdale VIC | Bairnsdale West Primary School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 348 | #1199 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #960 of 1,472 | #3941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,213 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 625 | 162 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| 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 | +9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.1 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.bwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 32.6).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 328.
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 Secondary College better than Bairnsdale West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bairnsdale Secondary College ranks higher (39.7 vs 32.6 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 Bairnsdale Secondary College and Bairnsdale West Primary School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bairnsdale Secondary College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bairnsdale West Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bairnsdale Secondary College and Bairnsdale West Primary School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Secondary College is 280th of 348 and Bairnsdale West Primary School is 1199th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.