Baxter Primary School vs Bayside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Primary School
Baxter · Government primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1001
Bayside Christian College
Langwarrin South · Independent combined · Prep-12
573 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Baxter Primary School Baxter VIC | Bayside Christian College Langwarrin South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,290 | #105 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2479 of 4,908 | #361 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 216 | 573 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 118 | 283 / 290 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 56 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 48.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baxter 3911 | Langwarrin South 3911 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/ | www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 53.1).
- •Bayside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Bayside Christian College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 216.
- •Baxter Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -1%).
- •Baxter Primary School is a government school while Bayside Christian College 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 Baxter Primary School better than Bayside Christian College?
On the Success Index, Bayside Christian College ranks higher (65.1 vs 53.1 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 Baxter Primary School and Bayside Christian College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Langwarrin South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baxter Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bayside Christian College has 11.7.
How do Baxter Primary School and Bayside Christian College rank in VIC?
Baxter Primary School is 821st of 1,290 and Bayside Christian College is 105th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.