Leongatha Secondary College vs Western Heights Secondary 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.
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha · Government high school · 7-12
607 students · ICSEA 991
Western Heights Secondary College
Hamlyn Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,060 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Leongatha Secondary College Leongatha VIC | Western Heights Secondary College Hamlyn Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 348 | #188 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 1,472 | #638 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 607 | 1,060 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 315 | 425 / 635 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | 1.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +165% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 84.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 40.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Hamlyn Heights 3215 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.leonsec.vic.edu.au | www.whc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Western Heights Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 45.3).
- •Western Heights Secondary College is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 607.
- •Western Heights Secondary College has grown faster over five years (165% 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 Western Heights Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Western Heights Secondary College ranks higher (54.7 vs 45.3 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 Leongatha Secondary College and Western Heights Secondary College?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Hamlyn Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leongatha Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Heights Secondary College has 12.5.
How do Leongatha Secondary College and Western Heights Secondary College rank in VIC?
Leongatha Secondary College is 241st of 348 and Western Heights Secondary College is 188th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.