Dromana Secondary College vs Red Hill Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km 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
Red Hill Consolidated School
Red Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
489 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Dromana Secondary College Dromana VIC | Red Hill Consolidated School Red Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 348 | #607 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 1,472 | #1749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,752 | 489 |
| Girls / boys | 862 / 890 | 242 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| 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% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 138.0 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Red Hill 3937 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dsc.vic.edu.au | www.redhillcs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Red Hill Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 51.1).
- •Red Hill Consolidated School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dromana Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Dromana Secondary College is the larger school with 1,752 students compared with 489.
- •Dromana Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -21%).
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 Red Hill Consolidated School?
On the Success Index, Red Hill Consolidated School ranks higher (62.0 vs 51.1 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 Dromana Secondary College and Red Hill Consolidated School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Red Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Consolidated School has 15.9.
How do Dromana Secondary College and Red Hill Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Dromana Secondary College is 210th of 348 and Red Hill Consolidated School is 607th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.