Benalla P-12 College vs FCJ College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
FCJ College
Benalla · Catholic high school · 7-12
451 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Benalla P-12 College Benalla VIC | FCJ College Benalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 239 | #49 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,259 | #117 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 700 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 363 | 239 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Benalla 3672 |
| Council area | Benalla | Benalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benallap12.vic.edu.au/ | www.fcjbenalla.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •FCJ College scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 26.3).
- •FCJ College has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •FCJ College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.1).
- •Benalla P-12 College is the larger school with 700 students compared with 451.
- •FCJ College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -20%).
- •Benalla P-12 College is a government school while FCJ College is a catholic 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 FCJ College?
On the Success Index, FCJ College ranks higher (76.8 vs 26.3 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 Benalla P-12 College and FCJ College?
About 1.0 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 FCJ College has 9.1.
How do Benalla P-12 College and FCJ College rank in VIC?
Benalla P-12 College is 232nd of 239 and FCJ College is 49th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.