Hume Central Secondary College vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 890 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
St Dominic's School
Broadmeadows · Catholic primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Hume Central Secondary College Broadmeadows VIC | St Dominic's School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 348 | #1095 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1203 of 1,472 | #3500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,093 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 465 / 628 | 128 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.5 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au | www.sdbroadmeadows.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 29.1).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.0).
- •Hume Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 226.
- •Hume Central Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
- •Hume Central Secondary College is a government school while St Dominic's School is a catholic 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 St Dominic's School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (39.0 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 St Dominic's School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Central Secondary College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's School has 11.0.
How do Hume Central Secondary College and St Dominic's School rank in VIC?
Hume Central Secondary College is 321st of 348 and St Dominic's School is 1095th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.