Greater Shepparton Secondary College vs Shepparton ACE Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Shepparton · Government high school · 7-12
1,967 students · ICSEA 887
Shepparton ACE Secondary College
Shepparton · Independent high school · 7-12
97 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Greater Shepparton Secondary College Shepparton VIC | Shepparton ACE Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 348 | #341 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1458 of 1,472 | #1375 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,967 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 968 / 999 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | 217 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 171.1 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 114.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3630 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gssc.vic.edu.au | www.sasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 15.2).
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.0).
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 97.
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -13%).
- •Greater Shepparton Secondary College is a government school while Shepparton ACE Secondary College is an independent 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 Greater Shepparton Secondary College better than Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Shepparton ACE Secondary College ranks higher (22.3 vs 15.2 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 Greater Shepparton Secondary College and Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greater Shepparton Secondary College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shepparton ACE Secondary College has 18.0.
How do Greater Shepparton Secondary College and Shepparton ACE Secondary College rank in VIC?
Greater Shepparton Secondary College is 348th of 348 and Shepparton ACE Secondary College is 341st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.