Flinders Christian Community College vs Somerville Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Christian Community College
Tyabb · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,698 students · ICSEA 1083
Somerville Secondary College
Somerville · Government high school · 7-12
582 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Flinders Christian Community College Tyabb VIC | Somerville Secondary College Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 239 | #198 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #426 of 1,259 | #673 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,698 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 838 / 860 | 283 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 222 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | 1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +144% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.8 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tyabb 3913 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flinders.vic.edu.au | www.somervillesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Flinders Christian Community College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 53.3).
- •Flinders Christian Community College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerville Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 582.
- •Somerville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (144% vs 14%).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is a independent school while Somerville Secondary College is a government 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 Flinders Christian Community College better than Somerville Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Flinders Christian Community College ranks higher (61.7 vs 53.3 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 Flinders Christian Community College and Somerville Secondary College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tyabb and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Christian Community College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerville Secondary College has 10.8.
How do Flinders Christian Community College and Somerville Secondary College rank in VIC?
Flinders Christian Community College is 123rd of 239 and Somerville Secondary College is 198th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.