Buckley Park College vs Strathmore Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buckley Park College
Essendon · Government high school · 7-12
888 students · ICSEA 1088
Strathmore Secondary College
Strathmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,958 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Buckley Park College Essendon VIC | Strathmore Secondary College Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 348 | #59 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #238 of 1,472 | #131 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 888 | 1,958 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 500 | 900 / 1,058 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 340 |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | 312 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.2 | 167.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buckleyparkco.vic.edu.au | www.strathmore.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Strathmore Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 71.9).
- •Buckley Park College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathmore Secondary College is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 888.
- •Strathmore Secondary College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -11%).
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 Buckley Park College better than Strathmore Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Strathmore Secondary College ranks higher (76.3 vs 71.9 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 Buckley Park College and Strathmore Secondary College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buckley Park College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore Secondary College has 11.7.
How do Buckley Park College and Strathmore Secondary College rank in VIC?
Buckley Park College is 92nd of 348 and Strathmore Secondary College is 59th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.