Doveton College vs Hallam Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doveton College
Doveton · Government combined · Prep-9
892 students · ICSEA 894
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Doveton College Doveton VIC | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 239 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 1,259 | #1319 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 892 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 451 | 316 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 75.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doveton 3177 | Hallam 3803 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hallam Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (24.7 vs 17.5).
- •Hallam Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 716.
- •Doveton College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 3%).
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 Doveton College better than Hallam Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hallam Secondary College ranks higher (24.7 vs 17.5 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 Doveton College and Hallam Secondary College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Doveton and Hallam in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doveton College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallam Secondary College has 9.5.
How do Doveton College and Hallam Secondary College rank in VIC?
Doveton College is 239th of 239 and Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.