Epping Secondary College vs Epping Views Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Secondary College
Epping · Government high school · 7-12
975 students · ICSEA 956
Epping Views Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
684 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Epping Secondary College Epping VIC | Epping Views Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 348 | #868 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1270 of 1,472 | #2659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 975 | 684 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 508 | 335 / 349 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.6 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eppingsc.vic.edu.au | www.eppingviewsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Epping Views Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 26.6).
- •Epping Views Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Epping Secondary College is the larger school with 975 students compared with 684.
- •Epping Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -49%).
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 Epping Secondary College better than Epping Views Primary School?
On the Success Index, Epping Views Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 26.6 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 Epping Secondary College and Epping Views Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Epping Views Primary School has 14.1.
How do Epping Secondary College and Epping Views Primary School rank in VIC?
Epping Secondary College is 331st of 348 and Epping Views Primary School is 868th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.