Hume Central Secondary College vs Noble Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 40 km 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
Noble Park Secondary College
Noble Park · Government high school · 7-12
592 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Hume Central Secondary College Broadmeadows VIC | Noble Park Secondary College Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 348 | #334 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1203 of 1,472 | #1279 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,093 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 628 | 315 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.5 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Hume | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au | www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hume Central Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 26.2).
- •Noble Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.3).
- •Hume Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 592.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -8%).
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 Noble Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hume Central Secondary College ranks higher (29.1 vs 26.2 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 Noble Park Secondary College?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Central Secondary College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noble Park Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Hume Central Secondary College and Noble Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Hume Central Secondary College is 321st of 348 and Noble Park Secondary College is 334th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.