Bemin Secondary College vs Patterson River Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 47 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bemin Secondary College
Truganina · Government high school · 7-11
886 students · ICSEA 1015
Patterson River Secondary College
Seaford · Government high school · 7-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Bemin Secondary College Truganina VIC | Patterson River Secondary College Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 348 | #171 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 1,472 | #584 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,268 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 458 | 560 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 98.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 42.6 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beminsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.prsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.8 vs 56.9).
- •Bemin Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Patterson River Secondary College is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 886.
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 Bemin Secondary College better than Patterson River Secondary College?
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 Bemin Secondary College and Patterson River Secondary College?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bemin Secondary College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patterson River Secondary College has 12.8.
How do Bemin Secondary College and Patterson River Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bemin Secondary College is 173rd of 348 and Patterson River Secondary College is 171st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.