Bass Coast College vs Bass Coast Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 35 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bass Coast College
Wonthaggi · Government high school · 7-12
1,687 students · ICSEA 988
Bass Coast Specialist School
Wonthaggi · Government special · U
74 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Bass Coast College Wonthaggi VIC | Bass Coast Specialist School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,687 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 864 | 19 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 324 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.2 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au | basscoastss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bass Coast College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Coast Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 10.5).
- •Bass Coast College is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 74.
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 Bass Coast College better than Bass Coast Specialist School?
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 Bass Coast College and Bass Coast Specialist School?
About 35 m in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Coast College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bass Coast Specialist School has 3.8.
How do Bass Coast College and Bass Coast Specialist School rank in VIC?
Bass Coast College is 204th of 348 and Bass Coast Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.