Hoppers Crossing Secondary College vs Suzanne Cory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Hoppers Crossing · Government high school · 7-12
1,467 students · ICSEA 975
Suzanne Cory High School
Werribee · Government high school · 9-12
922 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Hoppers Crossing VIC | Suzanne Cory High School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 348 | #24 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #921 of 1,472 | #48 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,467 | 922 |
| Girls / boys | 695 / 772 | 434 / 488 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 253 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 184 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | 25% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.4 | 69.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hopcross.vic.edu.au/ | www.suzannecoryhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suzanne Cory High School scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 41.3).
- •Suzanne Cory High School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 922.
- •Suzanne Cory High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
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 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College better than Suzanne Cory High School?
On the Success Index, Suzanne Cory High School ranks higher (81.8 vs 41.3 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 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College and Suzanne Cory High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suzanne Cory High School has 13.3.
How do Hoppers Crossing Secondary College and Suzanne Cory High School rank in VIC?
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is 267th of 348 and Suzanne Cory High School is 24th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.