David Scott School vs Frankston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
David Scott School
Frankston · Independent special · 10-12
129 students · ICSEA 987
Frankston High School
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,964 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | David Scott School Frankston VIC | Frankston High School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #140 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #426 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 129 | 1,964 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 928 / 1,036 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 352 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 290 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 145.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 57.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.davidscottschool.vic.edu.au | www.fhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Frankston High School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •David Scott School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Frankston High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 129.
- •David Scott School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 0%).
- •David Scott School is a independent school while Frankston High School is a government 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 David Scott School better than Frankston High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David Scott School and Frankston High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
David Scott School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston High School has 13.5.
How do David Scott School and Frankston High School rank in VIC?
David Scott School is unranked and Frankston High School is 140th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.