Horsham College vs Horsham Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 30 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham College
Horsham · Government high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 965
Horsham Special School
Horsham · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Horsham College Horsham VIC | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #938 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,010 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 521 | 38 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.0 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.horsham-college.vic.edu.au | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horsham College has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham Special School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.1).
- •Horsham College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 106.
- •Horsham Special School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 5%).
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 Horsham College better than Horsham Special School?
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 Horsham College and Horsham Special School?
About 30 m in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsham Special School has 6.0.
How do Horsham College and Horsham Special School rank in VIC?
Horsham College is 271st of 348 and Horsham Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.