Hallam Secondary College vs St Paul Apostle South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
St Paul Apostle South School
Endeavour Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC | St Paul Apostle South School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 348 | #478 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1319 of 1,472 | #1290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 716 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 400 | 126 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| 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% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.2 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au | www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul Apostle South School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 24.7).
- •St Paul Apostle South School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.4).
- •Hallam Secondary College is the larger school with 716 students compared with 273.
- •St Paul Apostle South School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
- •Hallam Secondary College is a government school while St Paul Apostle South 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 St Paul Apostle South School?
On the Success Index, St Paul Apostle South School ranks higher (67.0 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 St Paul Apostle South School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Apostle South School has 13.4.
How do Hallam Secondary College and St Paul Apostle South School rank in VIC?
Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 and St Paul Apostle South School is 478th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.