Heathdale Christian College vs Suzanne Cory High 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.
Heathdale Christian College
Werribee · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,367 students · ICSEA 1139
Suzanne Cory High School
Werribee · Government high school · 9-12
922 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Heathdale Christian College Werribee VIC | Suzanne Cory High School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 239 | #24 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #251 of 1,259 | #48 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 2,367 | 922 |
| Girls / boys | 1,201 / 1,166 | 434 / 488 |
| Foundation intake | 203 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.4% | 25% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 176.9 | 69.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 117.1 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathdale.vic.edu.au | www.suzannecoryhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suzanne Cory High School scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 70.7).
- •Suzanne Cory High School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathdale Christian College is the larger school with 2,367 students compared with 922.
- •Heathdale Christian College has grown faster over five years (41% vs 2%).
- •Heathdale Christian College is a independent school while Suzanne Cory High School is a government 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 Heathdale Christian College better than Suzanne Cory High School?
On the Success Index, Suzanne Cory High School ranks higher (81.8 vs 70.7 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 Heathdale Christian College and Suzanne Cory High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathdale Christian College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suzanne Cory High School has 13.3.
How do Heathdale Christian College and Suzanne Cory High School rank in VIC?
Heathdale Christian College is 79th of 239 and Suzanne Cory High School is 24th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.