Copperfield College vs Resurrection School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Resurrection School
Kings Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Copperfield College Delahey VIC | Resurrection School Kings Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #1170 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 1,472 | #3796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,846 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 975 | 222 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 286 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.6 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Kings Park 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au | www.rskingspark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Resurrection School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 31.4).
- •Copperfield College has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Copperfield College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Copperfield College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 453.
- •Resurrection School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
- •Copperfield College is a government school while Resurrection School is a catholic 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 Resurrection School?
On the Success Index, Resurrection School ranks higher (34.7 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 Resurrection School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Kings Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copperfield College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Resurrection School has 13.2.
How do Copperfield College and Resurrection School rank in VIC?
Copperfield College is 318th of 348 and Resurrection School is 1170th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.