Government co-ed secondary (Years 7–12) in Bairnsdale, outer regional Victoria; 1213 students.
NAPLAN 34 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is also known as Bairnsdale SC and BSC Bairnsdale.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #144 of 295.
Bairnsdale Secondary College draws students from the Bairnsdale Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Bairnsdale Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.5/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 955, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bairnsdale Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 503 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 538, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,213 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Bairnsdale Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.
Bairnsdale Secondary College has a median ATAR of 60.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 123%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in Bairnsdale, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 955 (27th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.