Bannockburn P-12 College vs Birchip P-12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 255 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bannockburn P-12 College
Bannockburn · Government combined · Prep-12
799 students · ICSEA 989
Birchip P-12 School
Birchip · Government combined · Prep-12
162 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Bannockburn P-12 College Bannockburn VIC | Birchip P-12 School Birchip VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 239 | #166 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #925 of 1,259 | #745 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 799 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 439 | 92 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.4 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bannockburn 3331 | Birchip 3483 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Buloke |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bannockburnp12.vic.edu.au/ | www.birchip.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birchip P-12 School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 36.6).
- •Birchip P-12 School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.8).
- •Bannockburn P-12 College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 162.
- •Bannockburn P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Bannockburn P-12 College better than Birchip P-12 School?
On the Success Index, Birchip P-12 School ranks higher (45.7 vs 36.6 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 Bannockburn P-12 College and Birchip P-12 School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Bannockburn and Birchip in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bannockburn P-12 College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birchip P-12 School has 7.3.
How do Bannockburn P-12 College and Birchip P-12 School rank in VIC?
Bannockburn P-12 College is 204th of 239 and Birchip P-12 School is 166th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.