Copperfield College vs Gilson College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Copperfield College
Delahey · Government high school · 7-12
1,846 students · ICSEA 962
Gilson College
Taylors Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Copperfield College Delahey VIC | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #136 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 1,472 | #514 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,846 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 975 | 537 / 565 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 286 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.6 | 87.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 49.9 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Taylors Hill 3037 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au | www.gilson.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilson College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 31.4).
- •Gilson College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Copperfield College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 1,102.
- •Copperfield College is a government school while Gilson College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Copperfield College better than Gilson College?
On the Success Index, Gilson College ranks higher (56.6 vs 31.4 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 Copperfield College and Gilson College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Taylors Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copperfield College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilson College has 12.6.
How do Copperfield College and Gilson College rank in VIC?
Copperfield College is 318th of 348 and Gilson College is 136th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.