Bass Coast College vs Village High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 9.6 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
Village High School
Ryanston · Independent high school · 7-12
71 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Bass Coast College Wonthaggi VIC | Village High School Ryanston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 864 | 36 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 324 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +173% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.2 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Ryanston 3992 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au | www.villagehighschool.org |
The verdict
- •Village High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 51.7).
- •Village High School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.5).
- •Bass Coast College is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 71.
- •Village High School has grown faster over five years (173% vs 17%).
- •Bass Coast College is a government school while Village High School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Village High School?
On the Success Index, Village High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 51.7 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 Village High School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Ryanston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Coast College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village High School has 10.0.
How do Bass Coast College and Village High School rank in VIC?
Bass Coast College is 204th of 348 and Village High School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.