Fountain Gate Secondary College vs Hallam Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Narre Warren · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 938
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Fountain Gate Secondary College Narre Warren VIC | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 348 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1262 of 1,472 | #1319 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 632 | 316 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 110.9 | 75.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Hallam 3803 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 24.7).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 716.
- •Hallam Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Fountain Gate Secondary College better than Hallam Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fountain Gate Secondary College ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.7 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 Fountain Gate Secondary College and Hallam Secondary College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Hallam in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain Gate Secondary College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallam Secondary College has 9.5.
How do Fountain Gate Secondary College and Hallam Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fountain Gate Secondary College is 330th of 348 and Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.