Healesville High School vs Horsham College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 314 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville High School
Healesville · Government high school · 7-12
310 students · ICSEA 964
Horsham College
Horsham · Government high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Healesville High School Healesville VIC | Horsham College Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 348 | #271 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,472 | #938 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 148 | 489 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 37.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au | www.horsham-college.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 40.6).
- •Horsham College has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Healesville High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.1).
- •Horsham College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 310.
- •Horsham College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Healesville High School better than Horsham College?
On the Success Index, Healesville High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 40.6 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 Healesville High School and Horsham College?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville High School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsham College has 11.1.
How do Healesville High School and Horsham College rank in VIC?
Healesville High School is 262nd of 348 and Horsham College is 271st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.