Gisborne Primary School vs Gisborne Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 965 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Primary School
Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 1066
Gisborne Secondary College
Gisborne · Government high school · 7-12
961 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Gisborne Primary School Gisborne VIC | Gisborne Secondary College Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #461 of 1,290 | #202 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1202 of 4,908 | #693 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 481 | 961 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 232 | 449 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gisborne 3437 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au | www.gisbornesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gisborne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 52.0).
- •Gisborne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gisborne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Gisborne Secondary College is the larger school with 961 students compared with 481.
- •Gisborne Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -21%).
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 Gisborne Primary School better than Gisborne Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gisborne Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 52.0 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 Gisborne Primary School and Gisborne Secondary College?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gisborne Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gisborne Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Gisborne Primary School and Gisborne Secondary College rank in VIC?
Gisborne Primary School is 461st of 1,290 and Gisborne Secondary College is 202nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.