Ballarat Christian College vs Heritage College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat Christian College
Sebastopol · Independent combined · Prep-12
406 students · ICSEA 1058
Heritage College
Narre Warren South · Independent combined · Prep-12
613 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Ballarat Christian College Sebastopol VIC | Heritage College Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 239 | #94 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,259 | #317 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 406 | 613 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 204 | 304 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 61.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 32.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sebastopol 3356 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balcc.vic.edu.au | www.heritagecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 61.9).
- •Heritage College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage College is the larger school with 613 students compared with 406.
- •Heritage College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 38%).
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 Ballarat Christian College better than Heritage College?
On the Success Index, Heritage College ranks higher (67.4 vs 61.9 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 Ballarat Christian College and Heritage College?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Christian College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College has 10.0.
How do Ballarat Christian College and Heritage College rank in VIC?
Ballarat Christian College is 122nd of 239 and Heritage College is 94th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.