Ashwood High School vs Swinburne Senior Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood High School
Ashwood · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 1093
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Hawthorn · Government high school · 11-12
374 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Ashwood High School Ashwood VIC | Swinburne Senior Secondary College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 348 | #51 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 1,472 | #121 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 989 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 581 | 241 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 181 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.1% | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Monash | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashwood.vic.edu.au | www.sssc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ashwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 76.7).
- •Swinburne Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Ashwood High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 374.
- •Ashwood High School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -9%).
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 Ashwood High School better than Swinburne Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ashwood High School ranks higher (80.1 vs 76.7 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 Ashwood High School and Swinburne Senior Secondary College?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwood High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swinburne Senior Secondary College has 11.2.
How do Ashwood High School and Swinburne Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
Ashwood High School is 30th of 348 and Swinburne Senior Secondary College is 51st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.