Bellarine Secondary College vs Foster Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 152 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale · Government high school · 7-12
1,147 students · ICSEA 1006
Foster Secondary College
Foster · Government high school · 7-12
260 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Bellarine Secondary College Drysdale VIC | Foster Secondary College Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 348 | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #760 of 1,472 | #618 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,147 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 655 | 128 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 197 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.7 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.2 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Drysdale 3222 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellarinesc.vic.edu.au | fsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Foster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 49.1).
- •Foster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Bellarine Secondary College is the larger school with 1,147 students compared with 260.
- •Foster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Bellarine Secondary College better than Foster Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Foster Secondary College ranks higher (55.3 vs 49.1 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 Bellarine Secondary College and Foster Secondary College?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Drysdale and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellarine Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foster Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Bellarine Secondary College and Foster Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bellarine Secondary College is 221st of 348 and Foster Secondary College is 185th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.