Norwood Secondary College vs Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Secondary College
Ringwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,083 students · ICSEA 1059
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Ringwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Norwood Secondary College Ringwood VIC | Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 348 | #1009 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #353 of 1,472 | #3171 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,083 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 530 / 553 | 122 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwood.vic.edu.au | www.olringwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwood Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 43.6).
- •Norwood Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Norwood Secondary College is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 248.
- •Norwood Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -13%).
- •Norwood Secondary College is a government school while Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Norwood Secondary College better than Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
On the Success Index, Norwood Secondary College ranks higher (67.2 vs 43.6 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 Norwood Secondary College and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norwood Secondary College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has 11.5.
How do Norwood Secondary College and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School rank in VIC?
Norwood Secondary College is 120th of 348 and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 1009th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.