Geelong High School vs Trafalgar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 156 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
Trafalgar High School
Trafalgar · Government high school · 7-12
682 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Geelong High School East Geelong VIC | Trafalgar High School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 348 | #227 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #751 of 1,472 | #787 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 682 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 554 | 300 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Geelong 3219 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au | trafalgarhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geelong High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 47.6).
- •Trafalgar High School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 682.
- •Geelong High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
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 Trafalgar High School?
On the Success Index, Geelong High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 47.6 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 Trafalgar High School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between East Geelong and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trafalgar High School has 11.7.
How do Geelong High School and Trafalgar High School rank in VIC?
Geelong High School is 217th of 348 and Trafalgar High School is 227th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.