Gisborne Secondary College vs Springside West Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Secondary College
Gisborne · Government high school · 7-12
961 students · ICSEA 1017
Springside West Secondary College
Fraser Rise · Government high school · 7-12
1,677 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Gisborne Secondary College Gisborne VIC | Springside West Secondary College Fraser Rise VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 348 | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #693 of 1,472 | #675 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 961 | 1,677 |
| Girls / boys | 449 / 512 | 828 / 849 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +122% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.4 | 126.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gisborne 3437 | Fraser Rise 3336 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gisbornesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.swsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Springside West Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 52.0).
- •Gisborne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Springside West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 961.
- •Springside West Secondary College has grown faster over five years (122% vs -21%).
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 Gisborne Secondary College better than Springside West Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Springside West Secondary College ranks higher (53.1 vs 52.0 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 Gisborne Secondary College and Springside West Secondary College?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Fraser Rise in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gisborne Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springside West Secondary College has 13.3.
How do Gisborne Secondary College and Springside West Secondary College rank in VIC?
Gisborne Secondary College is 202nd of 348 and Springside West Secondary College is 199th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.