Small government co-ed secondary (256 students, Y7-12) in Bayswater, Victoria; socioeconomically disadvantaged catchment.
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.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Bayswater Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 42/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 972, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (74/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
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 has a value score of 44/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
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, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Bayswater Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0.
Bayswater Secondary College is located in Bayswater, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 972 (34th 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.