Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College vs Shepparton ACE Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton · Independent high school · 11-12
39 students · ICSEA 929
Shepparton ACE Secondary College
Shepparton · Independent high school · 7-12
97 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Melton VIC | Shepparton ACE Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #341 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1375 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 39 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 15 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Melton 3337 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Melton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dcc.vic.edu.au | www.sasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.7 vs 22.3).
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 18.0).
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College is the larger school with 97 students compared with 39.
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 Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College better than Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
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 Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Melton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shepparton ACE Secondary College has 18.0.
How do Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College and Shepparton ACE Secondary College rank in VIC?
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College is unranked and Shepparton ACE Secondary College is 341st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.