Eaglehawk Secondary College vs Nathalia Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 112 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
Nathalia Secondary College
Nathalia · Government high school · 7-12
120 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC | Nathalia Secondary College Nathalia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #327 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 1,472 | #1240 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 561 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 48 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 18 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Nathalia 3638 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.nathaliasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nathalia Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 25.7).
- •Nathalia Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nathalia Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.7).
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 120.
- •Nathalia Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Nathalia Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Nathalia Secondary College ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.7 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 Nathalia Secondary College?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Nathalia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nathalia Secondary College has 8.3.
How do Eaglehawk Secondary College and Nathalia Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 and Nathalia Secondary College is 327th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.