Lake Bolac College vs Seymour College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 218 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Bolac College
Lake Bolac · Government combined · Prep-12
92 students · ICSEA 936
Seymour College
Seymour · Government combined · U, Prep-12
730 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Lake Bolac College Lake Bolac VIC | Seymour College Seymour VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 239 | #206 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 1,259 | #935 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U, Prep-12 |
| Students | 92 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 45 | 342 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 80.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lake Bolac 3351 | Seymour 3661 |
| Council area | Ararat | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lakebolacc.vic.edu.au | www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Seymour College scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 31.9).
- •Lake Bolac College has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Bolac College has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 9.1).
- •Seymour College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 92.
- •Seymour College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
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 Lake Bolac College better than Seymour College?
On the Success Index, Seymour College ranks higher (36.1 vs 31.9 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 Lake Bolac College and Seymour College?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Lake Bolac and Seymour in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Bolac College has 6.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seymour College has 9.1.
How do Lake Bolac College and Seymour College rank in VIC?
Lake Bolac College is 219th of 239 and Seymour College is 206th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.