Epping Secondary College vs Staughton College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 42 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
Staughton College
Melton South · Government high school · 7-12
1,705 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Epping Secondary College Epping VIC | Staughton College Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 348 | #319 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1270 of 1,472 | #1167 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 975 | 1,705 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 508 | 861 / 844 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 317 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.6 | 112.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 64.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eppingsc.vic.edu.au | www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Staughton College scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 26.6).
- •Epping Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Staughton College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 975.
- •Staughton College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -21%).
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 Staughton College?
On the Success Index, Staughton College ranks higher (30.5 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 Staughton College?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Epping and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staughton College has 15.2.
How do Epping Secondary College and Staughton College rank in VIC?
Epping Secondary College is 331st of 348 and Staughton College is 319th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.