Bright P-12 College vs Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 236 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bright P-12 College
Bright · Government combined · Prep-12
514 students · ICSEA 1054
Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
1,306 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Bright P-12 College Bright VIC | Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 239 | #168 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #547 of 1,259 | #747 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 514 | 1,306 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 264 | 618 / 688 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 87.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bright 3741 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Alpine | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightp12.vic.edu.au/ | www.pcc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bright P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 45.7).
- •Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bright P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.9).
- •Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College is the larger school with 1,306 students compared with 514.
- •Bright P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -15%).
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 Bright P-12 College better than Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College?
On the Success Index, Bright P-12 College ranks higher (55.0 vs 45.7 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 Bright P-12 College and Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Bright and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bright P-12 College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College has 14.9.
How do Bright P-12 College and Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College rank in VIC?
Bright P-12 College is 145th of 239 and Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College is 168th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.