Homestead Senior Secondary College vs Mount Alexander 7-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead Senior Secondary College
Point Cook · Government high school · 10-12
531 students · ICSEA 1070
Mount Alexander 7-12 College
Flemington · Government high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Homestead Senior Secondary College Point Cook VIC | Mount Alexander 7-12 College Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 348 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,472 | #130 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 531 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 272 | 380 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +256% | +63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.homesteadssc.vic.edu.au | www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.6 vs 76.3).
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 531.
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (256% vs 63%).
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 Homestead Senior Secondary College better than Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Homestead Senior Secondary College and Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Homestead Senior Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Alexander 7-12 College has 13.0.
How do Homestead Senior Secondary College and Mount Alexander 7-12 College rank in VIC?
Homestead Senior Secondary College is 52nd of 348 and Mount Alexander 7-12 College is 58th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.