Dromana Secondary College vs Yarrabing Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 77 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
Yarrabing Secondary College
Aintree · Government high school · 7-8
398 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Dromana Secondary College Dromana VIC | Yarrabing Secondary College Aintree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 348 | #169 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 1,472 | #574 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-8 |
| Students | 1,752 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 862 / 890 | 190 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 138.0 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Aintree 3336 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dsc.vic.edu.au | yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarrabing Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 51.1).
- •Yarrabing Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Dromana Secondary College is the larger school with 1,752 students compared with 398.
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 Yarrabing Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Yarrabing Secondary College ranks higher (57.4 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 Yarrabing Secondary College?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Aintree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabing Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Dromana Secondary College and Yarrabing Secondary College rank in VIC?
Dromana Secondary College is 210th of 348 and Yarrabing Secondary College is 169th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.