Kardinia International College vs North Geelong Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kardinia International College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1155
North Geelong Secondary College
North Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Kardinia International College Bell Post Hill VIC | North Geelong Secondary College North Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 239 | #275 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #92 of 1,259 | #949 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,925 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 978 / 947 | 434 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | 154 |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.2% | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 179.3 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bell Post Hill 3215 | North Geelong 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kardinia.vic.edu.au | www.ngsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kardinia International College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 40.0).
- •Kardinia International College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kardinia International College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Kardinia International College is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 989.
- •Kardinia International College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -5%).
- •Kardinia International College is a independent school while North Geelong Secondary College is a government 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 Kardinia International College better than North Geelong Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kardinia International College ranks higher (80.8 vs 40.0 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 Kardinia International College and North Geelong Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Post Hill and North Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kardinia International College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Geelong Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Kardinia International College and North Geelong Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kardinia International College is 38th of 239 and North Geelong Secondary College is 275th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.