Bairnsdale Secondary College vs Nagle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km 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
Nagle College
Bairnsdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
803 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Bairnsdale Secondary College Bairnsdale VIC | Nagle College Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 348 | #180 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #960 of 1,472 | #606 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,213 | 803 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 625 | 440 / 363 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 256 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.1 | 71.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 54.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.nagle.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle College scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 39.7).
- •Nagle College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nagle College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 803.
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
- •Bairnsdale Secondary College is a government school while Nagle College is a catholic 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 Secondary College better than Nagle College?
On the Success Index, Nagle College ranks higher (56.0 vs 39.7 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 Nagle College?
About 1.8 km 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 Nagle College has 11.3.
How do Bairnsdale Secondary College and Nagle College rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Secondary College is 280th of 348 and Nagle College is 180th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.