Heathmont College vs Vermont Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
Vermont Secondary College
Vermont · Government high school · 7-12
1,650 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC | Vermont Secondary College Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 348 | #33 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,472 | #73 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 667 | 1,650 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 370 | 791 / 859 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 311 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 126.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 39.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au | www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vermont Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 52.4).
- •Vermont Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathmont College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Vermont Secondary College is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 667.
- •Vermont Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
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 Heathmont College better than Vermont Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Vermont Secondary College ranks higher (79.7 vs 52.4 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 Heathmont College and Vermont Secondary College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathmont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vermont Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Heathmont College and Vermont Secondary College rank in VIC?
Heathmont College is 201st of 348 and Vermont Secondary College is 33rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.