Bass Coast College vs Powlett River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.1 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
Powlett River Primary School
Dalyston · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Bass Coast College Wonthaggi VIC | Powlett River Primary School Dalyston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,687 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 864 | 22 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| 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% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.2 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Dalyston 3992 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au | www.powlett.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bass Coast College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 41.2).
- •Bass Coast College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Powlett River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.5).
- •Bass Coast College is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 47.
- •Bass Coast College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -4%).
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 Powlett River Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bass Coast College ranks higher (51.7 vs 41.2 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 Powlett River Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Dalyston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Coast College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Powlett River Primary School has 6.9.
How do Bass Coast College and Powlett River Primary School rank in VIC?
Bass Coast College is 204th of 348 and Powlett River Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.