Alia College vs Auburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 378 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alia College
Hawthorn East · Independent high school · 7-12
96 students · ICSEA 1130
Auburn High School
Hawthorn East · Government high school · 7-12
849 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Alia College Hawthorn East VIC | Auburn High School Hawthorn East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 348 | #13 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 1,472 | #28 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 96 | 849 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 39 | 319 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | 10.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 74.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Hawthorn East 3123 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alia.vic.edu.au | www.auburnhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.7 vs 84.0).
- •Auburn High School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alia College has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.4).
- •Auburn High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 96.
- •Auburn High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 41%).
- •Alia College is a independent school while Auburn High School 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 Alia College better than Auburn High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alia College and Auburn High School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Hawthorn East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alia College has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Auburn High School has 11.4.
How do Alia College and Auburn High School rank in VIC?
Alia College is 7th of 348 and Auburn High School is 13th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.