Bass Coast Specialist School vs Wonthaggi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 804 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bass Coast Specialist School
Wonthaggi · Government special · U
74 students · ICSEA 922
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
371 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Bass Coast Specialist School Wonthaggi VIC | Wonthaggi Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #934 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 74 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 55 | 173 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | basscoastss.vic.edu.au/ | www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wonthaggi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bass Coast Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 14.7).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 74.
- •Bass Coast Specialist School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Specialist School better than Wonthaggi Primary 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 Specialist School and Wonthaggi Primary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Coast Specialist School has 3.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonthaggi Primary School has 14.7.
How do Bass Coast Specialist School and Wonthaggi Primary School rank in VIC?
Bass Coast Specialist School is unranked and Wonthaggi Primary School is 934th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.