Mount Rowan Secondary College vs Numurkah Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 215 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree · Government high school · 7-12
678 students · ICSEA 938
Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC | Numurkah Secondary College Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 348 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #943 of 1,472 | #1091 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 678 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 364 | 132 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mountrowan.net.au | www.numurkahsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 33.9).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Numurkah Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 263.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 0%).
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 Mount Rowan Secondary College better than Numurkah Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mount Rowan Secondary College ranks higher (40.3 vs 33.9 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College and Numurkah Secondary College?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Numurkah Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Mount Rowan Secondary College and Numurkah Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 and Numurkah Secondary College is 311th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.