Bayside Christian College vs Beth Rivkah Ladies College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Christian College
Langwarrin South · Independent combined · Prep-12
573 students · ICSEA 1086
Beth Rivkah Ladies College
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
489 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Bayside Christian College Langwarrin South VIC | Beth Rivkah Ladies College St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 239 | #109 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,259 | #382 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 573 | 489 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 290 | 489 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 50.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 37.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin South 3911 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Frankston | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au | www.ybr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 64.4).
- •Beth Rivkah Ladies College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.7).
- •Bayside Christian College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 489.
- •Bayside Christian College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
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 Bayside Christian College better than Beth Rivkah Ladies 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 Bayside Christian College and Beth Rivkah Ladies College?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin South and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Christian College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beth Rivkah Ladies College has 9.7.
How do Bayside Christian College and Beth Rivkah Ladies College rank in VIC?
Bayside Christian College is 105th of 239 and Beth Rivkah Ladies College is 109th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.