Bayview College vs Portland Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 869 m 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
Portland Bay School
Portland · Government special · U
74 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Bayview College Portland VIC | Portland Bay School Portland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 291 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 152 | 26 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 19% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bayview.vic.edu.au | portlandbayschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Portland Bay School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 9.3).
- •Bayview College is the larger school with 291 students compared with 74.
- •Bayview College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 16%).
- •Bayview College is a independent school while Portland Bay 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 Bayview College better than Portland Bay 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 Bayview College and Portland Bay School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayview College has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland Bay School has 6.0.
How do Bayview College and Portland Bay School rank in VIC?
Bayview College is 151st of 348 and Portland Bay School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.