Cann River P-12 College vs Lake Bolac College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 556 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cann River P-12 College
Cann River · Government combined · Prep-12
34 students · ICSEA 939
Lake Bolac College
Lake Bolac · Government combined · Prep-12
92 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Cann River P-12 College Cann River VIC | Lake Bolac College Lake Bolac VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #219 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1029 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 34 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 16 | 47 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cann River 3890 | Lake Bolac 3351 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Ararat |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cannp-12.vic.edu.au/ | www.lakebolacc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.5 vs 31.9).
- •Cann River P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cann River P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (3.0 vs 6.5).
- •Lake Bolac College is the larger school with 92 students compared with 34.
- •Lake Bolac College has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -28%).
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 Cann River P-12 College better than Lake Bolac College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cann River P-12 College and Lake Bolac College?
About 556 km in a straight line, between Cann River and Lake Bolac in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cann River P-12 College has 3.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Bolac College has 6.5.
How do Cann River P-12 College and Lake Bolac College rank in VIC?
Cann River P-12 College is unranked and Lake Bolac College is 219th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.