Eaglehawk Secondary College vs Hallam Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 168 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk · Government high school · 7-10
561 students · ICSEA 922
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 1,472 | #1319 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 561 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 316 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 75.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Hallam 3803 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 24.7).
- •Hallam Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College is the larger school with 716 students compared with 561.
- •Hallam Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -15%).
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 Eaglehawk Secondary College better than Hallam Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Eaglehawk Secondary College ranks higher (25.7 vs 24.7 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 Eaglehawk Secondary College and Hallam Secondary College?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Hallam in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallam Secondary College has 9.5.
How do Eaglehawk Secondary College and Hallam Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 and Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.