Bairnsdale Secondary College vs East Gippsland Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 630 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
East Gippsland Specialist School
Bairnsdale · Government special · U
95 students · ICSEA 857
| Measure | Bairnsdale Secondary College Bairnsdale VIC | East Gippsland Specialist School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #960 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,213 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 625 | 29 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 857 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.1 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 33% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.eastgippslandss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Gippsland Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 12.6).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 95.
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs 2%).
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 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 Secondary College and East Gippsland Specialist School?
About 630 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 East Gippsland Specialist School has 4.5.
How do Bairnsdale Secondary College and East Gippsland Specialist School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Secondary College is 280th of 348 and East Gippsland Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.