Balcombe Grammar School vs Gippsland Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 179 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
Gippsland Grammar
Sale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,039 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Balcombe Grammar School Mount Martha VIC | Gippsland Grammar Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 239 | #111 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #413 of 1,259 | #389 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 954 | 1,039 |
| Girls / boys | 480 / 474 | 529 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 92 | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 78.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 61.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Martha 3934 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au | www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gippsland Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 62.5).
- •Balcombe Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Gippsland Grammar is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 954.
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 Gippsland Grammar?
On the Success Index, Gippsland Grammar ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.5 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 Gippsland Grammar?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Mount Martha and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balcombe Grammar School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gippsland Grammar has 13.2.
How do Balcombe Grammar School and Gippsland Grammar rank in VIC?
Balcombe Grammar School is 120th of 239 and Gippsland Grammar is 111th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.