Swan Hill Christian School vs Swan Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Swan Hill Christian School
Swan Hill · Independent primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1017
Swan Hill College
Swan Hill · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Swan Hill Christian School Swan Hill VIC | Swan Hill College Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #329 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 29 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 12 | 361 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 14% |
| Suburb | Swan Hill 3585 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Swan Hill | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | shcs.vic.edu.au/ | www.shc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swan Hill Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 27.0).
- •Swan Hill Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swan Hill Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.6).
- •Swan Hill College is the larger school with 747 students compared with 29.
- •Swan Hill College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
- •Swan Hill Christian School is a independent school while Swan Hill College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Swan Hill Christian School better than Swan Hill College?
On the Success Index, Swan Hill Christian School ranks higher (55.2 vs 27.0 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 Swan Hill Christian School and Swan Hill College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Swan Hill and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Swan Hill Christian School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Hill College has 13.6.
How do Swan Hill Christian School and Swan Hill College rank in VIC?
Swan Hill Christian School is unranked and Swan Hill College is 329th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.