Bayside P-12 College is a co-ed government school in Williamstown with a tight-knit community feel across its combined primary and secondary campus.
NAPLAN 19 points below national year-level averages, growth above the national median, and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a B overall.
Bayside P-12 College is a co-ed government school in Williamstown with a tight-knit community feel across its combined primary and secondary campus. It offers distinctive programs in instrumental music, tennis and performing arts, alongside vocational training pathways and a Japan sister-school exchange. The Voyager program (Years 7-10) and Academic Achievers stream serve different learner needs, while a strong thread of experiential and outdoor learning runs through the school.
Bayside P-12 College is also known as Bayside P-12 and BPC Williamstown.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #144 of 295.
Bayside P-12 College draws students from the Bayside P-12 College (and 4 more zones).
Bayside P-12 College has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1006 (50th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (Excellent).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bayside P-12 College, Year 3 students averaged 350 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 462, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 543, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 575, in line with 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.
Bayside P-12 College is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 958 students. It offers education for years Prep-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.
Bayside P-12 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 grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bayside P-12 College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below average.
Bayside P-12 College has a median ATAR of 60.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 96%.
Bayside P-12 College is located in Williamstown, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1006 (50th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.