Heritage College vs Nossal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College
Narre Warren South · Independent combined · Prep-12
613 students · ICSEA 1058
Nossal High School
Berwick · Government high school · 9-12
825 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Heritage College Narre Warren South VIC | Nossal High School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 239 | #45 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #317 of 1,259 | #101 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 613 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 309 | 376 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 64 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 204 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 37 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 32.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 59.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritagecollege.com.au | www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nossal High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 67.4).
- •Nossal High School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
- •Nossal High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 613.
- •Heritage College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -1%).
- •Heritage College is a independent school while Nossal 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 Heritage College better than Nossal High School?
On the Success Index, Nossal High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 67.4 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 Heritage College and Nossal High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nossal High School has 13.8.
How do Heritage College and Nossal High School rank in VIC?
Heritage College is 94th of 239 and Nossal High School is 45th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.