Bass Coast College vs Wonthaggi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 770 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
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
371 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Bass Coast College Wonthaggi VIC | Wonthaggi Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | #934 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 1,472 | #2909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,687 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 864 | 173 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| 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% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.2 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au | www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bass Coast College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 47.1).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Coast College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Bass Coast College is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 371.
- •Bass Coast College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -5%).
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 Wonthaggi Primary School?
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 Wonthaggi Primary School?
About 770 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 Wonthaggi Primary School has 14.7.
How do Bass Coast College and Wonthaggi Primary School rank in VIC?
Bass Coast College is 204th of 348 and Wonthaggi Primary School is 934th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.