Assumption College vs Broadford Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption College
Kilmore · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,455 students · ICSEA 1050
Broadford Secondary College
Broadford · Government high school · 7-12
814 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Assumption College Kilmore VIC | Broadford Secondary College Broadford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 348 | #294 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #436 of 1,472 | #1011 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,455 | 814 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 767 | 414 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 270 | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.1 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 32.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Broadford 3658 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.assumption.vic.edu.au/ | www.broadfordsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Assumption College scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 37.3).
- •Assumption College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Assumption College is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 814.
- •Assumption College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 12%).
- •Assumption College is a catholic school while Broadford 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 Assumption College better than Broadford Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Assumption College ranks higher (63.1 vs 37.3 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 Assumption College and Broadford Secondary College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Broadford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broadford Secondary College has 12.3.
How do Assumption College and Broadford Secondary College rank in VIC?
Assumption College is 142nd of 348 and Broadford Secondary College is 294th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.