Essendon Keilor College vs Rosehill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon Keilor College
Keilor East · Government high school · 7-12
697 students · ICSEA 1004
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie · Government high school · 7-12
1,109 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Essendon Keilor College Keilor East VIC | Rosehill Secondary College Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 348 | #159 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #593 of 1,472 | #533 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 697 | 1,109 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 380 | 517 / 592 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 91.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor East 3033 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ekc.vic.edu.au | www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosehill Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 56.4).
- •Rosehill Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Essendon Keilor College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Rosehill Secondary College is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 697.
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 Essendon Keilor College better than Rosehill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rosehill Secondary College ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.4 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 Essendon Keilor College and Rosehill Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Keilor East and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon Keilor College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Essendon Keilor College and Rosehill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Essendon Keilor College is 176th of 348 and Rosehill Secondary College is 159th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.