Bayswater Secondary College vs Heathmont College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater Secondary College
Bayswater · Government high school · 7-12
256 students · ICSEA 972
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Bayswater Secondary College Bayswater VIC | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 348 | #201 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #758 of 1,472 | #684 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 256 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 144 | 297 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Heathmont 3135 |
| Council area | Knox | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bayswatersc.vic.edu.au | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heathmont College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 49.2).
- •Heathmont College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayswater Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.1).
- •Heathmont College is the larger school with 667 students compared with 256.
- •Bayswater Secondary College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -3%).
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 Bayswater Secondary College better than Heathmont College?
On the Success Index, Heathmont College ranks higher (52.4 vs 49.2 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 Bayswater Secondary College and Heathmont College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Heathmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Secondary College has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathmont College has 12.1.
How do Bayswater Secondary College and Heathmont College rank in VIC?
Bayswater Secondary College is 219th of 348 and Heathmont College is 201st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.