Bannockburn P-12 College vs Derrinallum P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 84 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
Derrinallum P-12 College
Derrinallum · Government combined · Prep-12
72 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Bannockburn P-12 College Bannockburn VIC | Derrinallum P-12 College Derrinallum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #925 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 799 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 439 | 29 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.4 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bannockburn 3331 | Derrinallum 3325 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bannockburnp12.vic.edu.au/ | www.derrinallump12.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Derrinallum P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 36.6).
- •Bannockburn P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Derrinallum P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.8).
- •Bannockburn P-12 College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 72.
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 Derrinallum P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Derrinallum P-12 College ranks higher (41.9 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 Derrinallum P-12 College?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Bannockburn and Derrinallum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bannockburn P-12 College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Derrinallum P-12 College has 4.7.
How do Bannockburn P-12 College and Derrinallum P-12 College rank in VIC?
Bannockburn P-12 College is 204th of 239 and Derrinallum P-12 College is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.