Centre for Higher Education Studies vs Footscray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centre for Higher Education Studies
South Yarra · Government high school · 10-12
468 students · ICSEA 1079
Footscray High School
Footscray · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Centre for Higher Education Studies South Yarra VIC | Footscray High School Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 348 | #64 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #12 of 1,472 | #138 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 468 | 1,326 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 243 | 630 / 696 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 362 | 257 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 116.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | South Yarra 3141 | Footscray 3011 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ches.vic.edu.au | footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school |
The verdict
- •Centre for Higher Education Studies scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 75.9).
- •Centre for Higher Education Studies has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centre for Higher Education Studies has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Footscray High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 468.
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 Centre for Higher Education Studies better than Footscray High School?
On the Success Index, Centre for Higher Education Studies ranks higher (85.7 vs 75.9 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 Centre for Higher Education Studies and Footscray High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between South Yarra and Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centre for Higher Education Studies has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Footscray High School has 11.4.
How do Centre for Higher Education Studies and Footscray High School rank in VIC?
Centre for Higher Education Studies is 4th of 348 and Footscray High School is 64th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.