Dromana Secondary College vs Peninsula College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 316 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dromana Secondary College
Dromana · Government high school · 7-12
1,752 students · ICSEA 1018
Peninsula College
Dromana · Government special · U
160 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Dromana Secondary College Dromana VIC | Peninsula College Dromana VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,752 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 862 / 890 | 50 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 138.0 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 65.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Dromana 3936 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dsc.vic.edu.au | www.peninsulaspecialist.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peninsula College has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.7).
- •Dromana Secondary College is the larger school with 1,752 students compared with 160.
- •Dromana Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
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 Dromana Secondary College better than Peninsula 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 Dromana Secondary College and Peninsula College?
About 316 m in a straight line, between Dromana and Dromana in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peninsula College has 5.7.
How do Dromana Secondary College and Peninsula College rank in VIC?
Dromana Secondary College is 210th of 348 and Peninsula College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.