Heywood District Secondary College vs Noble Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 312 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood District Secondary College
Heywood · Government high school · 7-12
72 students · ICSEA 898
Noble Park Secondary College
Noble Park · Government high school · 7-12
592 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Heywood District Secondary College Heywood VIC | Noble Park Secondary College Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #334 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1279 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 72 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 44 | 315 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heywood 3304 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heywoodsc.vic.edu.au | www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noble Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 22.8).
- •Noble Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heywood District Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 11.3).
- •Noble Park Secondary College is the larger school with 592 students compared with 72.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -25%).
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 Heywood District Secondary College better than Noble Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Noble Park Secondary College ranks higher (26.2 vs 22.8 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 Heywood District Secondary College and Noble Park Secondary College?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heywood District Secondary College has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noble Park Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Heywood District Secondary College and Noble Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Heywood District Secondary College is unranked and Noble Park Secondary College is 334th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.