Baxter Primary School vs Somerville Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.3 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
Somerville Secondary College
Somerville · Government high school · 7-12
582 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Baxter Primary School Baxter VIC | Somerville Secondary College Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,290 | #198 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2479 of 4,908 | #673 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 216 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 118 | 283 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +144% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Baxter 3911 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/ | www.somervillesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.1 vs 53.3).
- •Baxter Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerville Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •Somerville Secondary College is the larger school with 582 students compared with 216.
- •Somerville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (144% vs 26%).
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 Somerville Secondary College?
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 Baxter Primary School and Somerville Secondary College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baxter Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerville Secondary College has 10.8.
How do Baxter Primary School and Somerville Secondary College rank in VIC?
Baxter Primary School is 821st of 1,290 and Somerville Secondary College is 198th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.