Casterton Secondary College vs North Geelong Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 266 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton · Government high school · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 960
North Geelong Secondary College
North Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Casterton Secondary College Casterton VIC | North Geelong Secondary College North Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | #275 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,472 | #949 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 106 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 44 | 434 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 154 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | North Geelong 3215 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au | www.ngsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Geelong Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 38.2).
- •North Geelong Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casterton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.5).
- •North Geelong Secondary College is the larger school with 989 students compared with 106.
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 Casterton Secondary College better than North Geelong Secondary College?
On the Success Index, North Geelong Secondary College ranks higher (40.0 vs 38.2 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 Casterton Secondary College and North Geelong Secondary College?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Casterton and North Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Secondary College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Geelong Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Casterton Secondary College and North Geelong Secondary College rank in VIC?
Casterton Secondary College is 288th of 348 and North Geelong Secondary College is 275th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.