Also known as Bayswater SC and BSC Bayswater
NAPLAN 29 points below national year-level averages, growth above the national median, and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B overall.
Bayswater Secondary College is also known as Bayswater SC and BSC Bayswater.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Bayswater Secondary College draws students from the Bayswater Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Bayswater Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.5/100, grade B (around the national 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 972 (34th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (top ~9% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bayswater Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 493 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 558, 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.
Bayswater Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 256 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.
Bayswater 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 grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bayswater Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Bayswater Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0.
Bayswater Secondary College is located in Bayswater, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 972 (34th 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.