Bayview College vs St John's Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
St John's Lutheran School
Portland · Independent primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Bayview College Portland VIC | St John's Lutheran School Portland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 348 | #857 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 1,472 | #2631 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 291 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 152 | 68 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| 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% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bayview.vic.edu.au | www.stjohnsportland.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 50.9).
- •Bayview College has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayview College has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.2).
- •Bayview College is the larger school with 291 students compared with 112.
- •St John's Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 25%).
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 St John's Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Bayview College ranks higher (61.4 vs 50.9 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 St John's Lutheran School?
About 1.9 km 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 St John's Lutheran School has 12.2.
How do Bayview College and St John's Lutheran School rank in VIC?
Bayview College is 151st of 348 and St John's Lutheran School is 857th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.