Bialik College vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bialik College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
987 students · ICSEA 1164
Scotch College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,957 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Bialik College Hawthorn VIC | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 239 | #26 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 1,259 | #50 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 987 | 1,957 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 499 | 0 / 1,957 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.8% | 19% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 214.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 130.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bialik.vic.edu.au/ | www.scotch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch College scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 80.0).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.2).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 987.
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 Bialik College better than Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Scotch College ranks higher (84.1 vs 80.0 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 Bialik College and Scotch College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bialik College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 9.1.
How do Bialik College and Scotch College rank in VIC?
Bialik College is 45th of 239 and Scotch College is 26th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.