Epping Secondary College vs Y Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Y Community School
Epping · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Epping Secondary College Epping VIC | Y Community School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1270 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 975 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 467 / 508 | 38 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.6 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eppingsc.vic.edu.au | whittlesea.ymca.org.au/y-community-school/ |
The verdict
- •Y Community School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 26.6).
- •Y Community School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y Community School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Epping Secondary College is the larger school with 975 students compared with 65.
- •Epping Secondary College is a government school while Y Community School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Y Community School?
On the Success Index, Y Community School ranks higher (40.1 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 Y Community School?
About 1.3 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 Y Community School has 10.5.
How do Epping Secondary College and Y Community School rank in VIC?
Epping Secondary College is 331st of 348 and Y Community School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.