Ballarat Christian College vs Phoenix P-12 Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol · Government combined · Prep-12
1,473 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Ballarat Christian College Sebastopol VIC | Phoenix P-12 Community College Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 239 | #228 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,259 | #1127 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 406 | 1,473 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 204 | 728 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 129.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Sebastopol 3356 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balcc.vic.edu.au | www.phoenix.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 27.6).
- •Ballarat Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 406.
- •Ballarat Christian College has grown faster over five years (38% vs 0%).
- •Ballarat Christian College is a independent school while Phoenix P-12 Community 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 Ballarat Christian College better than Phoenix P-12 Community College?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Christian College ranks higher (61.9 vs 27.6 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 Phoenix P-12 Community College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Christian College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix P-12 Community College has 11.4.
How do Ballarat Christian College and Phoenix P-12 Community College rank in VIC?
Ballarat Christian College is 122nd of 239 and Phoenix P-12 Community College is 228th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.