Keilor Downs Secondary College vs Overnewton Anglican Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Keilor Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1004
Overnewton Anglican Community College
Keilor · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,146 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Keilor Downs Secondary College Keilor Downs VIC | Overnewton Anglican Community College Keilor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 348 | #57 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,472 | #162 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,223 | 2,146 |
| Girls / boys | 617 / 606 | 927 / 1,219 |
| Foundation intake | – | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | 176 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | 6.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.4 | 198.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 97.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Downs 3038 | Keilor 3036 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kdc.vic.edu.au | www.overnewton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Overnewton Anglican Community College scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 45.6).
- •Overnewton Anglican Community College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Overnewton Anglican Community College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Overnewton Anglican Community College is the larger school with 2,146 students compared with 1,223.
- •Overnewton Anglican Community College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College is a government school while Overnewton Anglican Community 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 Keilor Downs Secondary College better than Overnewton Anglican Community College?
On the Success Index, Overnewton Anglican Community College ranks higher (76.7 vs 45.6 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 Keilor Downs Secondary College and Overnewton Anglican Community College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Keilor Downs and Keilor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Downs Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Overnewton Anglican Community College has 10.8.
How do Keilor Downs Secondary College and Overnewton Anglican Community College rank in VIC?
Keilor Downs Secondary College is 240th of 348 and Overnewton Anglican Community College is 57th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.