Kerang Technical High School vs Neerim District Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 313 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerang Technical High School
Kerang · Government high school · 7-12
244 students · ICSEA 948
Neerim District Secondary College
Neerim South · Government high school · 7-12
223 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Kerang Technical High School Kerang VIC | Neerim District Secondary College Neerim South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 348 | #291 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1017 of 1,472 | #1003 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 244 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 130 | 93 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 43 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 18 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kerang 3579 | Neerim South 3831 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kerangths.vic.edu.au | www.ndsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.2 vs 37.7).
- •Neerim District Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.8).
- •Kerang Technical High School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 223.
- •Neerim District Secondary College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Kerang Technical High School better than Neerim District Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kerang Technical High School and Neerim District Secondary College?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Kerang and Neerim South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerang Technical High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerim District Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Kerang Technical High School and Neerim District Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kerang Technical High School is 297th of 348 and Neerim District Secondary College is 291st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.