Drouin Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drouin Secondary College
Drouin · Government high school · 7-12
1,113 students · ICSEA 975
St Joseph's School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
335 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Drouin Secondary College Drouin VIC | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 348 | #698 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1042 of 1,472 | #2072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,113 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 575 | 187 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 36.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drouin Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Drouin Secondary College is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 335.
- •Drouin Secondary College is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Drouin Secondary College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.3 vs 36.1 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 Drouin Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.9.
How do Drouin Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Drouin Secondary College is 304th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.