Edgars Creek Secondary College vs Trafalgar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgars Creek Secondary College
Wollert · Government high school · 7-12
1,330 students · ICSEA 999
Trafalgar High School
Trafalgar · Government high school · 7-12
682 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Edgars Creek Secondary College Wollert VIC | Trafalgar High School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 348 | #227 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,472 | #787 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,330 | 682 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 711 | 300 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 217 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +202% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.edgarscreeksc.vic.edu.au/ | trafalgarhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trafalgar High School scores higher on the Success Index (47.6 vs 46.3).
- •Trafalgar High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 682.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has grown faster over five years (202% vs -10%).
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 Edgars Creek Secondary College better than Trafalgar High School?
On the Success Index, Trafalgar High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 46.3 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 Edgars Creek Secondary College and Trafalgar High School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgars Creek Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trafalgar High School has 11.7.
How do Edgars Creek Secondary College and Trafalgar High School rank in VIC?
Edgars Creek Secondary College is 236th of 348 and Trafalgar High School is 227th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.