Aquinas College vs Ringwood Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 795 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Ringwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,659 students · ICSEA 1085
Ringwood Secondary College
Ringwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,516 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Aquinas College Ringwood VIC | Ringwood Secondary College Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #136 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 1,472 | #413 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,659 | 1,516 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 849 | 757 / 759 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | 245 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.8 | 120.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 52.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.vic.edu.au | www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 64.4).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 1,516.
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Ringwood 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 Aquinas College better than Ringwood Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Aquinas College ranks higher (76.8 vs 64.4 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 Aquinas College and Ringwood Secondary College?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Aquinas College and Ringwood Secondary College rank in VIC?
Aquinas College is 48th of 348 and Ringwood Secondary College is 136th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.