Bass Coast College
Bass Coast College is a government secondary school in Wonthaggi, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 988, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,687 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Wonthaggi VIC 3995. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bass Coast College compares
By ICSEA, Bass Coast College ranks 245th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Bass Coast Specialist School, a government combined school 0.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bass Coast College scores 988, near average.
School zone
Bass Coast College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Wonthaggi
Bass Coast College is located in Wonthaggi, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $852/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 5,215.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wonthaggi suburb profileSchools near Bass Coast College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bass Coast College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonthaggi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wonthaggi | 0.8 km | 996 | 8 higher | 371 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Wonthaggi | 1.1 km | 1031 | 43 higher | 315 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bass Coast College a government school?
Yes, Bass Coast College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bass Coast College offer?
Bass Coast College offers 7-12.
What is Bass Coast College's ICSEA score?
Bass Coast College has an ICSEA score of 988, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bass Coast College?
Bass Coast College has 1,687 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bass Coast College?
The nearest schools to Bass Coast College are Bass Coast Specialist School (0.0 km), Village High School - Watt St (0.5 km), Wonthaggi Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Bass Coast College located?
Bass Coast College is located in Wonthaggi, VIC 3995. Visit the school website at http://www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au.