Baringa School vs Lowanna College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baringa School
Moe · Government special · U
166 students · ICSEA 901
Lowanna College
Newborough · Government high school · 7-12
1,073 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Baringa School Moe VIC | Lowanna College Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #313 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1114 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 166 | 1,073 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 122 | 484 / 589 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 71.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 59.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Moe 3825 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baringass.vic.edu.au/ | www.lowanna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lowanna College has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baringa School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 15.1).
- •Lowanna College is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 166.
- •Lowanna College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -8%).
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 Baringa School better than Lowanna College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baringa School and Lowanna College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Moe and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baringa School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowanna College has 15.1.
How do Baringa School and Lowanna College rank in VIC?
Baringa School is unranked and Lowanna College is 313th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.