Casterton Secondary College vs Yea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 358 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
Yea High School
Yea · Government high school · 7-12
283 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Casterton Secondary College Casterton VIC | Yea High School Yea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | #308 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,472 | #1058 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 106 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 44 | 130 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 37 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | Yea 3717 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au | www.yeahs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casterton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 35.3).
- •Casterton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 9.0).
- •Yea High School is the larger school with 283 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 Yea High School?
On the Success Index, Casterton Secondary College ranks higher (38.2 vs 35.3 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 Casterton Secondary College and Yea High School?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Casterton and Yea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Secondary College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yea High School has 9.0.
How do Casterton Secondary College and Yea High School rank in VIC?
Casterton Secondary College is 288th of 348 and Yea High School is 308th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.