Mount Rowan Secondary College vs Traralgon College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 247 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
Traralgon College
Traralgon · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC | Traralgon College Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 348 | #343 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #943 of 1,472 | #1391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 678 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 364 | 417 / 463 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 58.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mountrowan.net.au | www.traralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 21.4).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.7).
- •Traralgon College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 678.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -15%).
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 Traralgon College?
On the Success Index, Mount Rowan Secondary College ranks higher (40.3 vs 21.4 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College and Traralgon College?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Traralgon College has 11.7.
How do Mount Rowan Secondary College and Traralgon College rank in VIC?
Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 and Traralgon College is 343rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.