Brunswick Secondary College vs Parkville College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick Secondary College
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1119
Parkville College
Parkville · Government special
| Measure | Brunswick Secondary College Brunswick VIC | Parkville College Parkville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #23 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | – |
| Students | 1,074 | – |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 560 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.1 | 73.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 48.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Brunswick 3056 | Parkville 3052 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswick.vic.edu.au | parkvillecollege.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
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 Brunswick Secondary College better than Parkville College?
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 Brunswick Secondary College and Parkville College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Parkville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Brunswick Secondary College and Parkville College rank in VIC?
Brunswick Secondary College is 9th of 348 and Parkville College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.