East Doncaster Secondary College vs Glen Waverley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster East · Government high school · 7-12
2,211 students · ICSEA 1124
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
2,417 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | East Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster East VIC | Glen Waverley Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 348 | #31 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #20 of 1,472 | #69 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,211 | 2,417 |
| Girls / boys | 980 / 1,231 | 1,122 / 1,295 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 472 | 423 |
| Year 12 cohort | 309 | 364 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.6% | 14.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 169.6 | 180.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 44.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Manningham | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au | www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Doncaster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 79.9).
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College is the larger school with 2,417 students compared with 2,211.
- •East Doncaster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 23%).
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 East Doncaster Secondary College better than Glen Waverley Secondary College?
On the Success Index, East Doncaster Secondary College ranks higher (84.6 vs 79.9 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 East Doncaster Secondary College and Glen Waverley Secondary College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Doncaster Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Waverley Secondary College has 13.4.
How do East Doncaster Secondary College and Glen Waverley Secondary College rank in VIC?
East Doncaster Secondary College is 8th of 348 and Glen Waverley Secondary College is 31st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.