Grovedale College vs Oberon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale College
Grovedale · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 996
Oberon High School
Armstrong Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Grovedale College Grovedale VIC | Oberon High School Armstrong Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 348 | #162 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,472 | #545 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 693 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 384 | 487 / 587 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 85.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 33.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Armstrong Creek 3217 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedale.vic.edu.au | oberonhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oberon High School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 49.0).
- •Oberon High School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovedale College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Oberon High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 693.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -19%).
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 Grovedale College better than Oberon High School?
On the Success Index, Oberon High School ranks higher (58.8 vs 49.0 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 Grovedale College and Oberon High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Armstrong Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon High School has 12.6.
How do Grovedale College and Oberon High School rank in VIC?
Grovedale College is 222nd of 348 and Oberon High School is 162nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.