Bayside Christian College vs Frankston Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 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
Frankston Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Bayside Christian College Langwarrin South VIC | Frankston Heights Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 239 | #504 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,259 | #1393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 573 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 290 | 211 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 55 |
| 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 | -1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin South 3911 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au | www.frankstonhts-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 65.8).
- •Bayside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Bayside Christian College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 458.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -1%).
- •Bayside Christian College is a independent school while Frankston Heights Primary School is a government 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 Bayside Christian College better than Frankston Heights 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 Bayside Christian College and Frankston Heights Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin South and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Christian College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston Heights Primary School has 13.7.
How do Bayside Christian College and Frankston Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayside Christian College is 105th of 239 and Frankston Heights Primary School is 504th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.