Fountain Gate Secondary College vs Mount Rowan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 139 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
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree · Government high school · 7-12
678 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Fountain Gate Secondary College Narre Warren VIC | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 348 | #272 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1262 of 1,472 | #943 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 632 | 314 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.3% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 110.9 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Casey | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au/ | mountrowan.net.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 26.8).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 678.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mount Rowan Secondary College ranks higher (40.3 vs 26.8 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain Gate Secondary College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7.
How do Fountain Gate Secondary College and Mount Rowan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fountain Gate Secondary College is 330th of 348 and Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.