Kurnai College vs Roxburgh College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
Roxburgh College
Roxburgh Park · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Kurnai College Morwell VIC | Roxburgh College Roxburgh Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | #339 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1274 of 1,472 | #1356 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,302 | 1,041 |
| Girls / boys | 663 / 639 | 460 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 248 | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | 0.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.4 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.9 | 74.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Morwell 3840 | Roxburgh Park 3064 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.roxburghcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kurnai College scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 23.2).
- •Kurnai College has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roxburgh College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.1).
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 1,041.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -22%).
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 Kurnai College better than Roxburgh College?
On the Success Index, Kurnai College ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.2 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 Kurnai College and Roxburgh College?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Morwell and Roxburgh Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurnai College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roxburgh College has 9.2.
How do Kurnai College and Roxburgh College rank in VIC?
Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 and Roxburgh College is 339th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.