Auburn High School vs SEDA College (Victoria)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn High School
Hawthorn East · Government high school · 7-12
849 students · ICSEA 1140
SEDA College (Victoria)
Camberwell · Independent high school · 11-12
721 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Auburn High School Hawthorn East VIC | SEDA College (Victoria) Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 348 | #168 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #28 of 1,472 | #573 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 849 | 721 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 530 | 251 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 377 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.5 | 42.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 52.2 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnhs.vic.edu.au/ | seda.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Auburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 57.4).
- •Auburn High School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.9).
- •Auburn High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 721.
- •Auburn High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -8%).
- •Auburn High School is a government school while SEDA College (Victoria) is an independent 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 Auburn High School better than SEDA College (Victoria)?
On the Success Index, Auburn High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 57.4 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 Auburn High School and SEDA College (Victoria)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SEDA College (Victoria) has 16.9.
How do Auburn High School and SEDA College (Victoria) rank in VIC?
Auburn High School is 13th of 348 and SEDA College (Victoria) is 168th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.