Galen Catholic College vs Wangaratta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 601 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
Wangaratta High School
Wangaratta · Government high school · 7-12
595 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta High School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 348 | #303 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #474 of 1,472 | #1041 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 973 | 595 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 478 | 279 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 51.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.galen.vic.edu.au | www.whs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galen Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 36.2).
- •Galen Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galen Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Galen Catholic College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 595.
- •Wangaratta High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -15%).
- •Galen Catholic College is a catholic school while Wangaratta High School 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 Galen Catholic College better than Wangaratta High School?
On the Success Index, Galen Catholic College ranks higher (61.7 vs 36.2 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 Galen Catholic College and Wangaratta High School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galen Catholic College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta High School has 11.5.
How do Galen Catholic College and Wangaratta High School rank in VIC?
Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 and Wangaratta High School is 303rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.