Gladstone Park Secondary College vs Hume Central Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 994
Hume Central Secondary College
Broadmeadows · Government high school · 7-12
1,093 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Gladstone Park Secondary College Gladstone Park VIC | Hume Central Secondary College Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | #321 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,472 | #1203 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,093 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 697 | 465 / 628 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 217 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 120.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 73.2 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstoneparksc.vic.edu.au | www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 29.1).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 1,093.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -20%).
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 Gladstone Park Secondary College better than Hume Central Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Park Secondary College ranks higher (41.4 vs 29.1 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 Gladstone Park Secondary College and Hume Central Secondary College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Park Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hume Central Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Gladstone Park Secondary College and Hume Central Secondary College rank in VIC?
Gladstone Park Secondary College is 265th of 348 and Hume Central Secondary College is 321st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.