Drouin Secondary College vs St Paul's Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.5 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School
Drouin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,765 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Drouin Secondary College Drouin VIC | St Paul's Anglican Grammar School Drouin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 348 | #97 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1042 of 1,472 | #331 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,113 | 1,765 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 575 | 910 / 855 |
| Foundation intake | – | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 146.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 84.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Drouin 3818 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au | www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/discover/drouin/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 36.1).
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 1,113.
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -4%).
- •Drouin Secondary College is a government school while St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (66.7 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Drouin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has 12.0.
How do Drouin Secondary College and St Paul's Anglican Grammar School rank in VIC?
Drouin Secondary College is 304th of 348 and St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is 97th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.