Broadford Primary School vs Broadford Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 590 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadford Primary School
Broadford · Government primary · Prep-6
349 students · ICSEA 965
Broadford Secondary College
Broadford · Government high school · 7-12
814 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Broadford Primary School Broadford VIC | Broadford Secondary College Broadford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1209 of 1,290 | #294 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4021 of 4,908 | #1011 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 349 | 814 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 190 | 414 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 32.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Broadford 3658 | Broadford 3658 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.broadps.vic.edu.au | www.broadfordsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadford Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 31.4).
- •Broadford Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Broadford Secondary College is the larger school with 814 students compared with 349.
- •Broadford Secondary College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -4%).
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 Broadford Primary School better than Broadford Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Broadford Secondary College ranks higher (37.3 vs 31.4 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 Broadford Primary School and Broadford Secondary College?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Broadford and Broadford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadford Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broadford Secondary College has 12.3.
How do Broadford Primary School and Broadford Secondary College rank in VIC?
Broadford Primary School is 1209th of 1,290 and Broadford Secondary College is 294th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.