Bright P-12 College vs Porepunkah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.8 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
Porepunkah Primary School
Porepunkah · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Bright P-12 College Bright VIC | Porepunkah Primary School Porepunkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 239 | #506 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #547 of 1,259 | #1397 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 514 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 264 | 47 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bright 3741 | Porepunkah 3740 |
| Council area | Alpine | Alpine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.brightp12.vic.edu.au/ | www.porepunkahps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Porepunkah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 55.0).
- •Porepunkah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Porepunkah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Bright P-12 College is the larger school with 514 students compared with 103.
- •Porepunkah Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -10%).
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 Porepunkah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Porepunkah Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 55.0 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 Bright P-12 College and Porepunkah Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bright and Porepunkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bright P-12 College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Porepunkah Primary School has 9.7.
How do Bright P-12 College and Porepunkah Primary School rank in VIC?
Bright P-12 College is 145th of 239 and Porepunkah Primary School is 506th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.