Leongatha Secondary College vs South Gippsland Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 348 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha · Government high school · 7-12
607 students · ICSEA 991
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Leongatha Secondary College Leongatha VIC | South Gippsland Specialist School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 607 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 315 | 20 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.leonsec.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=53535524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Leongatha Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Gippsland Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 12.3).
- •Leongatha Secondary College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 67.
- •South Gippsland Specialist School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
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 Leongatha Secondary College better than South Gippsland Specialist School?
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 Leongatha Secondary College and South Gippsland Specialist School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Leongatha and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leongatha Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Gippsland Specialist School has 5.5.
How do Leongatha Secondary College and South Gippsland Specialist School rank in VIC?
Leongatha Secondary College is 241st of 348 and South Gippsland Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.