Echuca College vs Monterey Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 225 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Echuca College
Echuca · Government high school · 7-12
584 students · ICSEA 928
Monterey Secondary College
Frankston North · Government high school · 7-12
462 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Echuca College Echuca VIC | Monterey Secondary College Frankston North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 348 | #296 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1372 of 1,472 | #1013 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 584 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 285 | 229 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 57.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 10% |
| Suburb | Echuca 3564 | Frankston North 3200 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.echucacollege.vic.edu.au | www.monterey.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Monterey Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 22.3).
- •Echuca College has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monterey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.0).
- •Echuca College is the larger school with 584 students compared with 462.
- •Monterey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (72% vs -25%).
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 Echuca College better than Monterey Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Monterey Secondary College ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.3 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 Echuca College and Monterey Secondary College?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Echuca and Frankston North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Echuca College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monterey Secondary College has 8.1.
How do Echuca College and Monterey Secondary College rank in VIC?
Echuca College is 340th of 348 and Monterey Secondary College is 296th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.