Croydon Community School vs Somerville Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Community School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
143 students · ICSEA 983
Somerville Secondary College
Somerville · Government high school · 7-12
582 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Croydon Community School Croydon VIC | Somerville Secondary College Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 348 | #198 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #714 of 1,472 | #673 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 143 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 283 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +144% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au | www.somervillesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Somerville Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 51.2).
- •Croydon Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.8).
- •Somerville Secondary College is the larger school with 582 students compared with 143.
- •Somerville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (144% vs -2%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Croydon Community School better than Somerville Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Somerville Secondary College ranks higher (53.3 vs 51.2 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 Croydon Community School and Somerville Secondary College?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Community School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerville Secondary College has 10.8.
How do Croydon Community School and Somerville Secondary College rank in VIC?
Croydon Community School is 209th of 348 and Somerville Secondary College is 198th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.