Hume Central Secondary College vs My College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 898 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Central Secondary College
Broadmeadows · Government high school · 7-12
1,093 students · ICSEA 900
My College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-7
325 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Hume Central Secondary College Broadmeadows VIC | My College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 348 | #184 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1203 of 1,472 | #844 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 1,093 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 628 | 166 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.5 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au | www.mycollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •My College scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 29.1).
- •My College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Hume Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 325.
- •Hume Central Secondary College is a government school while My College is an independent 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 Hume Central Secondary College better than My College?
On the Success Index, My College ranks higher (40.7 vs 29.1 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 Hume Central Secondary College and My College?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Central Secondary College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My College has 12.1.
How do Hume Central Secondary College and My College rank in VIC?
Hume Central Secondary College is 321st of 348 and My College is 184th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.