Auburn High School vs Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
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.
Auburn High School
Hawthorn East · Government high school · 7-12
849 students · ICSEA 1140
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
Southbank · Government high school · 7-12
344 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Auburn High School Hawthorn East VIC | Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School Southbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 348 | #12 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #28 of 1,472 | #27 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 849 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 530 | 220 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.5 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Southbank 3006 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.vcass.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.0 vs 84.1).
- •Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.4).
- •Auburn High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 344.
- •Auburn High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -14%).
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 Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Auburn High School and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Southbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has 9.0.
How do Auburn High School and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School rank in VIC?
Auburn High School is 13th of 348 and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is 12th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.