Government combined school (Prep–12) in outer regional Birchip, VIC; 162 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 70.0; the result is a B overall.
Birchip P-12 School is also known as BPS Birchip and Birchip P-12.
Median ATAR 70.0 ranks #149 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #44 of 295.
Birchip P-12 School draws students from the Birchip P-12 School (and 2 more zones).
Birchip P-12 School has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 989, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (64/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Birchip P-12 School has about 162 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 12 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 493, Writing 509, Numeracy 529, Spelling 485, Grammar 491. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Birchip P-12 School is a very small government combined school with approximately 162 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.
Birchip P-12 School 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 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Birchip P-12 School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Birchip P-12 School has a median ATAR of 70.0.
Birchip P-12 School is located in Birchip, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 989 (42th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.