Hopetoun P-12 College vs Phoenix P-12 Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 244 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hopetoun P-12 College
Hopetoun · Government combined · Prep-12
73 students · ICSEA 948
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol · Government combined · Prep-12
1,473 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Hopetoun P-12 College Hopetoun VIC | Phoenix P-12 Community College Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #228 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1127 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 73 | 1,473 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 36 | 728 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 129.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hopetoun 3396 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1397c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.phoenix.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hopetoun P-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 27.6).
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 11.4).
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 73.
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -6%).
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 Hopetoun P-12 College better than Phoenix P-12 Community College?
On the Success Index, Hopetoun P-12 College ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.6 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 Hopetoun P-12 College and Phoenix P-12 Community College?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Hopetoun and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hopetoun P-12 College has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix P-12 Community College has 11.4.
How do Hopetoun P-12 College and Phoenix P-12 Community College rank in VIC?
Hopetoun P-12 College is unranked and Phoenix P-12 Community College is 228th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.