Monterey Secondary College vs Thomastown Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 51 km 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
Thomastown Secondary College
Thomastown · Government high school · 7-12
461 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Monterey Secondary College Frankston North VIC | Thomastown Secondary College Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #296 of 348 | #337 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 1,472 | #1328 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 462 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 233 | 210 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Frankston | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monterey.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomassc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monterey Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 24.4).
- •Monterey Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monterey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.1).
- •Monterey Secondary College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
- •Monterey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (72% vs -23%).
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 Thomastown Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Monterey Secondary College ranks higher (37.3 vs 24.4 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 Monterey Secondary College and Thomastown Secondary College?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Frankston North and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monterey Secondary College has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown Secondary College has 11.1.
How do Monterey Secondary College and Thomastown Secondary College rank in VIC?
Monterey Secondary College is 296th of 348 and Thomastown Secondary College is 337th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.