Healesville High School vs Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 62 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
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Koo Wee Rup · Government high school · 7-12
846 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Healesville High School Healesville VIC | Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Koo Wee Rup VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 348 | #322 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,472 | #1204 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 310 | 846 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 148 | 439 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 68.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Koo Wee Rup 3981 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au | www.kwrsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 29.1).
- •Healesville High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is the larger school with 846 students compared with 310.
- •Healesville High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
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 Koo Wee Rup Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Healesville High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 29.1 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 Koo Wee Rup Secondary College?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Koo Wee Rup in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville High School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koo Wee Rup Secondary College has 12.4.
How do Healesville High School and Koo Wee Rup Secondary College rank in VIC?
Healesville High School is 262nd of 348 and Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is 322nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.