Geelong High School vs Newcomb Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong High School
East Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 998
Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb · Government high school · 7-12
515 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Geelong High School East Geelong VIC | Newcomb Secondary College Newcomb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 348 | #266 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #751 of 1,472 | #920 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 554 | 219 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | East Geelong 3219 | Newcomb 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au | www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geelong High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 41.4).
- •Geelong High School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcomb Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.7).
- •Geelong High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 515.
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 Geelong High School better than Newcomb Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Geelong High School ranks higher (49.5 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 Geelong High School and Newcomb Secondary College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between East Geelong and Newcomb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcomb Secondary College has 10.3.
How do Geelong High School and Newcomb Secondary College rank in VIC?
Geelong High School is 217th of 348 and Newcomb Secondary College is 266th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.