Balnarring Primary School vs Western Port Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balnarring Primary School
Balnarring · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1084
Western Port Secondary College
Hastings · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Balnarring Primary School Balnarring VIC | Western Port Secondary College Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #398 of 1,290 | #287 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #996 of 4,908 | #981 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 312 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 162 | 340 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Balnarring 3926 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balnarringps.vic.edu.au | www.westernportsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Balnarring Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 39.0).
- •Balnarring Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Port Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Western Port Secondary College is the larger school with 747 students compared with 312.
- •Western Port Secondary College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -21%).
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 Balnarring Primary School better than Western Port Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Balnarring Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 39.0 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 Balnarring Primary School and Western Port Secondary College?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Balnarring and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balnarring Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Port Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Balnarring Primary School and Western Port Secondary College rank in VIC?
Balnarring Primary School is 398th of 1,290 and Western Port Secondary College is 287th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.