Bayview College vs Highview College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 236 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview College
Portland · Independent high school · 7-12
291 students · ICSEA 1009
Highview College
Maryborough · Independent high school · 7-12
463 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Bayview College Portland VIC | Highview College Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 348 | #179 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 1,472 | #599 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 291 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 152 | 220 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Maryborough 3465 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bayview.vic.edu.au | www.highview.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 56.2).
- •Bayview College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayview College has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Highview College is the larger school with 463 students compared with 291.
- •Bayview College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 12%).
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 Bayview College better than Highview College?
On the Success Index, Bayview College ranks higher (61.4 vs 56.2 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 Bayview College and Highview College?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Portland and Maryborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayview College has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highview College has 10.2.
How do Bayview College and Highview College rank in VIC?
Bayview College is 151st of 348 and Highview College is 179th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.