Eltham High School vs Port Melbourne Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham High School
Eltham · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1101
Port Melbourne Secondary College
Port Melbourne · Government high school · 7-10
416 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Eltham High School Eltham VIC | Port Melbourne Secondary College Port Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 348 | #2 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #199 of 1,472 | #3 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,326 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 627 / 699 | 156 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Port Melbourne 3207 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au | www.portmelbournesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Melbourne Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (87.3 vs 73.3).
- •Port Melbourne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Eltham High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 416.
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 Eltham High School better than Port Melbourne Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Port Melbourne Secondary College ranks higher (87.3 vs 73.3 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 Eltham High School and Port Melbourne Secondary College?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Port Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Melbourne Secondary College has 10.3.
How do Eltham High School and Port Melbourne Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eltham High School is 82nd of 348 and Port Melbourne Secondary College is 2nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.