Brentwood Secondary College vs Elwood College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,565 students · ICSEA 1097
Elwood College
Elwood · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Brentwood Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Elwood College Elwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 348 | #103 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #204 of 1,472 | #279 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,565 | 804 |
| Girls / boys | 738 / 827 | 344 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 263 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Elwood 3184 |
| Council area | Monash | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brentwood.vic.edu.au | www.elwood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 70.4).
- •Brentwood Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elwood College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Brentwood Secondary College is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 804.
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 Brentwood Secondary College better than Elwood College?
On the Success Index, Brentwood Secondary College ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.4 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 Brentwood Secondary College and Elwood College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Elwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brentwood Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elwood College has 12.2.
How do Brentwood Secondary College and Elwood College rank in VIC?
Brentwood Secondary College is 83rd of 348 and Elwood College is 103rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.