North Geelong Secondary College
Updated Oct 2026 · ACARA 2025North Geelong, Victoria 3215 · Greater Geelong LGA
#275 of 348 high schools in VIC
#949 of 1,472 nationally
About North Geelong Secondary College
North Geelong Secondary College is a public high school located in North Geelong, Victoria (3215), within the Greater Geelong local government area. It caters for students from 7 to 12 and in 2025 enrolled 989 students (434 girls and 555 boys).
North Geelong Secondary College has an ICSEA value of 961, indicating a socio-educational profile close to the national average of 1000. That places it in the 29th percentile of Australian schools. 6% of students come from the top socio-educational quarter and 49% from the bottom quarter.
The school employs 97 teachers (85.9 full-time equivalent) and 74 non-teaching staff, giving a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11.5 to 1. Enrolments have fallen by 5% over the past five years.
On the Success Index, North Geelong Secondary College scores 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools nationally and 275th of 348 secondary schools in VIC (15th of 15 in the Greater Geelong area).
VCE results (2025)
Published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Study scores range from 0 to 50 with a state mean of 30; a score of 40 or above is in roughly the top 9% statewide.
Success Index breakdown
Each component is a percentile against schools of the same type across Australia.
- Socio-educational advantage (ICSEA) (50%)ICSEA 961
- Students in the top advantage quarter (15%)6% of students
- Teacher resourcing (students per teacher) (15%)11.5 students per teacher
- Enrolment growth vs local area (5 years) (10%)-5% enrolments since 2020 (area median +2%)
- ICSEA trend (5 years) (10%)+13 ICSEA points since 2020
The Success Index summarises the academic environment of a school community using official ACARA data. It is not a measure of teaching quality or student results. Read the methodology.
Student profile
Distribution of students across socio-educational advantage (SEA) quarters, plus community characteristics.
Enrolments by year level
How North Geelong Secondary College's 989 students are spread across year levels in 2025.
Enrolment trend
How enrolments at North Geelong Secondary College have changed over the past decade.
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Schools near North Geelong Secondary College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index.
Holy Family School
Bell Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 1029 · 276 m away
Nelson Park School
Bell Park · Government special · U
334 students · ICSEA 938 · 535 m away
Bell Park North Primary School
Bell Park · Government primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 956 · 677 m away
Kardinia International College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1155 · 1.1 km away
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 976 · 1.5 km away
Rollins Primary School
Bell Post Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1001 · 1.6 km away
Hamlyn Views School
Hamlyn Heights · Government special · U
150 students · ICSEA 998 · 1.7 km away
Western Heights Secondary College
Hamlyn Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,060 students · ICSEA 991 · 1.8 km away
Herne Hill Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1023 · 2.3 km away
Clonard College
Herne Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
940 students · ICSEA 1051 · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Government secondary schools in VIC with a comparable ICSEA.
Copperfield College
Delahey · Government high school · 7-12
1,846 students · ICSEA 962
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton · Government high school · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 960
Lalor North Secondary College
Epping · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 960
Pakenham Secondary College
Pakenham · Government high school · 7-12
1,030 students · ICSEA 962
St Albans Secondary College
St Albans · Government high school · 7-12
1,715 students · ICSEA 962
Yea High School
Yea · Government high school · 7-12
283 students · ICSEA 960
Frequently asked questions
Is North Geelong Secondary College a public or private school?
North Geelong Secondary College is a public (government) school run by the Victoria education department.
What year levels does North Geelong Secondary College offer?
North Geelong Secondary College offers 7 to 12. It is classified by ACARA as a secondary school.
How many students attend North Geelong Secondary College?
In 2025, North Geelong Secondary College had 989 enrolled students (434 girls, 555 boys), a change of -5% over five years.
What is the ICSEA of North Geelong Secondary College?
North Geelong Secondary College has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) of 961. The national average is 1000, so this indicates a socio-educational profile close to the national average of 1000. ICSEA reflects the school community, not teaching quality.
How does North Geelong Secondary College rank in VIC?
North Geelong Secondary College ranks 275th of 348 secondary schools in Victoria on the Success Index (40.0/100), and 949th of 1,472 nationally.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at North Geelong Secondary College?
North Geelong Secondary College has about 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2025 ACARA staffing data.
What are the VCE results at North Geelong Secondary College?
In 2025, North Geelong Secondary College recorded a median VCE study score of 26 with 2.2% of study scores at 40 or above, from 205 students enrolled in at least one VCE study. Source: VCAA Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement Information.
How big is the Year 7 cohort at North Geelong Secondary College?
In 2025, North Geelong Secondary College had 154 students in Year 7 and 118 in Year 12.
Is North Geelong Secondary College co-ed?
Yes. North Geelong Secondary College is a co-educational school enrolling both girls and boys.
What other schools are near North Geelong Secondary College?
There are 10 other schools within 15 km of North Geelong Secondary College in our database. Scroll up to the "Nearby schools" section to compare them by Success Index, ICSEA and enrolments, or use the Compare tool.
Where can I get tutoring near North Geelong Secondary College?
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