VIC · Government Secondary
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale 3875 · 7-12
Bairnsdale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Bairnsdale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,213 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Bairnsdale Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Bairnsdale Secondary College ranks 322nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bairnsdale West Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bairnsdale Secondary College scores 955 — near average.
School zone
Bairnsdale Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in Bairnsdale, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,101/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 7,905.
View full Bairnsdale suburb profile →Schools near Bairnsdale Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bairnsdale Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 0.5 km | 913 | 42 lower | 328 |
| East Gippsland Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Bairnsdale | 0.6 km | 857 | 98 lower | 95 |
| Wild Cherry SchoolIndependent Primary · Bairnsdale | 0.9 km | 1053 | 98 higher | 43 |
| Bairnsdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 1.5 km | 892 | 63 lower | 260 |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bairnsdale | 1.8 km | 1018 | 63 higher | 803 |
| Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bairnsdale | 2.3 km | 1024 | 69 higher | 473 |
| Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusIndependent Combined · Wy Yung | 2.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bairnsdale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bairnsdale | 2.8 km | 1010 | 55 higher | 82 |
| Lucknow Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eastwood | 2.8 km | 986 | 31 higher | 539 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bairnsdale Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Bairnsdale Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bairnsdale Secondary College offer?
Bairnsdale Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Bairnsdale Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Bairnsdale Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bairnsdale Secondary College?
Bairnsdale Secondary College has 1,213 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bairnsdale Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Bairnsdale Secondary College are Bairnsdale West Primary School (0.5 km), East Gippsland Specialist School (0.6 km), Wild Cherry School (0.9 km).
Where is Bairnsdale Secondary College located?
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875. Visit the school website at http://bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au/.