Bass Coast College vs Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 115 km 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
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
Pascoe Vale · Government high school · 7-12
719 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Bass Coast College Wonthaggi VIC | Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College Pascoe Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | #230 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 1,472 | #796 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 719 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 864 | 719 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 324 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.2 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Pascoe Vale 3044 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au | www.pvgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bass Coast College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 47.1).
- •Bass Coast College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Coast College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.2).
- •Bass Coast College is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 719.
- •Bass Coast College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -28%).
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 Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bass Coast College ranks higher (51.7 vs 47.1 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 Bass Coast College and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Pascoe Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Coast College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College has 11.2.
How do Bass Coast College and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bass Coast College is 204th of 348 and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is 230th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.