Fairhills High School vs Gladstone Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhills High School
Knoxfield · Government high school · 7-12
404 students · ICSEA 994
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Fairhills High School Knoxfield VIC | Gladstone Park Secondary College Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 348 | #265 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,472 | #919 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 404 | 1,309 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 229 | 612 / 697 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 217 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 105.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Knox | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au | www.gladstoneparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fairhills High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 41.4).
- •Fairhills High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 404.
- •Fairhills High School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -20%).
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 Fairhills High School better than Gladstone Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fairhills High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 41.4 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 Fairhills High School and Gladstone Park Secondary College?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairhills High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone Park Secondary College has 12.4.
How do Fairhills High School and Gladstone Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fairhills High School is 224th of 348 and Gladstone Park Secondary College is 265th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.