Balcombe Grammar School vs Benton Junior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balcombe Grammar School
Mount Martha · Independent combined · Prep-12
954 students · ICSEA 1096
Benton Junior College
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Balcombe Grammar School Mount Martha VIC | Benton Junior College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 239 | #800 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #413 of 1,259 | #2404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 954 | 585 |
| Girls / boys | 480 / 474 | 252 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 92 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Martha 3934 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au | benton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balcombe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 54.0).
- •Balcombe Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balcombe Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Balcombe Grammar School is the larger school with 954 students compared with 585.
- •Balcombe Grammar School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -32%).
- •Balcombe Grammar School is a independent school while Benton Junior College is a government 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 Balcombe Grammar School better than Benton Junior College?
On the Success Index, Balcombe Grammar School ranks higher (62.5 vs 54.0 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 Balcombe Grammar School and Benton Junior College?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Martha and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balcombe Grammar School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Benton Junior College has 14.1.
How do Balcombe Grammar School and Benton Junior College rank in VIC?
Balcombe Grammar School is 120th of 239 and Benton Junior College is 800th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.