Assumption College vs Wallan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 13 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
Wallan Secondary College
Wallan · Government high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Assumption College Kilmore VIC | Wallan Secondary College Wallan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 348 | #292 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #436 of 1,472 | #1004 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,455 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 767 | 480 / 468 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 270 | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.1 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Wallan 3756 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.assumption.vic.edu.au/ | www.wallansc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Assumption College scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 37.7).
- •Assumption College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Assumption College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Assumption College is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 948.
- •Wallan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (42% vs 18%).
- •Assumption College is a catholic school while Wallan 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 Wallan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Assumption College ranks higher (63.1 vs 37.7 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 Assumption College and Wallan Secondary College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Wallan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallan Secondary College has 14.2.
How do Assumption College and Wallan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Assumption College is 142nd of 348 and Wallan Secondary College is 292nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.