Al Siraat College vs Wollert Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Siraat College
Epping · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,554 students · ICSEA 1067
Wollert Secondary College
Wollert · Government high school · 7-9
389 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Al Siraat College Epping VIC | Wollert Secondary College Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 239 | #208 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,259 | #713 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 1,554 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 757 | 193 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.8 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au | wollertsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Al Siraat College scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 51.3).
- •Al Siraat College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollert Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Al Siraat College is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 389.
- •Al Siraat College is a independent school while Wollert Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Siraat College better than Wollert Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Al Siraat College ranks higher (62.6 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al Siraat College and Wollert Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Epping and Wollert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Siraat College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollert Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Al Siraat College and Wollert Secondary College rank in VIC?
Al Siraat College is 119th of 239 and Wollert Secondary College is 208th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.