Doncaster Secondary College vs Templestowe College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1067
Templestowe College
Templestowe Lower · Government high school · 7-12
1,227 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster VIC | Templestowe College Templestowe Lower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #81 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,472 | #195 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,157 | 1,227 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 608 | 548 / 679 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | 6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.4 | 84.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 55.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Templestowe Lower 3107 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au | tc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Templestowe College scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 65.8).
- •Templestowe College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doncaster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Templestowe College is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 1,157.
- •Templestowe College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Doncaster Secondary College better than Templestowe College?
On the Success Index, Templestowe College ranks higher (73.5 vs 65.8 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 Doncaster Secondary College and Templestowe College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Templestowe Lower in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Templestowe College has 14.5.
How do Doncaster Secondary College and Templestowe College rank in VIC?
Doncaster Secondary College is 128th of 348 and Templestowe College is 81st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.