Copperfield College vs Pakenham Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 73 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
Pakenham Secondary College
Pakenham · Government high school · 7-12
1,030 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Copperfield College Delahey VIC | Pakenham Secondary College Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #282 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 1,472 | #963 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,846 | 1,030 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 975 | 476 / 554 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 286 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.6 | 84.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au | www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pakenham Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 31.4).
- •Copperfield College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 1,030.
- •Pakenham Secondary College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -17%).
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 Pakenham Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pakenham Secondary College ranks higher (39.7 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 Pakenham Secondary College?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copperfield College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pakenham Secondary College has 12.2.
How do Copperfield College and Pakenham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Copperfield College is 318th of 348 and Pakenham Secondary College is 282nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.