Monterey Secondary College vs Nepean School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 948 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Secondary College
Frankston North · Government high school · 7-12
462 students · ICSEA 927
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Monterey Secondary College Frankston North VIC | Nepean School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #296 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 462 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 233 | 57 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 77.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monterey.vic.edu.au/ | www.nepean.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 8.1).
- •Monterey Secondary College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 141.
- •Monterey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 3%).
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 Monterey Secondary College better than Nepean 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 Monterey Secondary College and Nepean School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Frankston North and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monterey Secondary College has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean School has 4.4.
How do Monterey Secondary College and Nepean School rank in VIC?
Monterey Secondary College is 296th of 348 and Nepean School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.