Hallam Secondary College vs Holy Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
Holy Family School
Doveton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC | Holy Family School Doveton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 348 | #1048 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1319 of 1,472 | #3312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 716 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 400 | 54 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.2 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Doveton 3177 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au | www.hfdoveton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 24.7).
- •Holy Family School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Hallam Secondary College is the larger school with 716 students compared with 109.
- •Hallam Secondary College is a government school while Holy Family School is a catholic 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 Hallam Secondary College better than Holy Family School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family School ranks higher (41.6 vs 24.7 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 Hallam Secondary College and Holy Family School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Doveton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family School has 10.7.
How do Hallam Secondary College and Holy Family School rank in VIC?
Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 and Holy Family School is 1048th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.