Benalla P-12 College vs EdSpace
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.
Benalla P-12 College
Benalla · Government combined · Prep-12
700 students · ICSEA 934
EdSpace
Benalla · Independent special · U
23 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Benalla P-12 College Benalla VIC | EdSpace Benalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 700 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 363 | 11 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 1.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 13% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Benalla 3672 |
| Council area | Benalla | Benalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benallap12.vic.edu.au/ | www.capabilitybuilding.org.au |
The verdict
- •EdSpace has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benalla P-12 College is the larger school with 700 students compared with 23.
- •EdSpace has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
- •Benalla P-12 College is a government school while EdSpace is an independent 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 Benalla P-12 College better than EdSpace?
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 Benalla P-12 College and EdSpace?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Benalla and Benalla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benalla P-12 College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and EdSpace has 11.2.
How do Benalla P-12 College and EdSpace rank in VIC?
Benalla P-12 College is 232nd of 239 and EdSpace is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.