Berwick Secondary College vs Nossal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Secondary College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,626 students · ICSEA 1027
Nossal High School
Berwick · Government high school · 9-12
825 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Berwick Secondary College Berwick VIC | Nossal High School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 348 | #45 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #597 of 1,472 | #101 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,626 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 781 / 845 | 376 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 238 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 250 | 204 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 37 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | 32.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.5 | 59.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nossal High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 56.3).
- •Nossal High School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berwick Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Berwick Secondary College is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 825.
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 Berwick Secondary College better than Nossal High School?
On the Success Index, Nossal High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 56.3 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 Berwick Secondary College and Nossal High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nossal High School has 13.8.
How do Berwick Secondary College and Nossal High School rank in VIC?
Berwick Secondary College is 178th of 348 and Nossal High School is 45th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.