Nossal High School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nossal High School
Berwick · Government high school · 9-12
825 students · ICSEA 1155
St Michael's School
Berwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Nossal High School Berwick VIC | St Michael's School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 348 | #477 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #101 of 1,472 | #1289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 825 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 449 | 199 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 204 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 32.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au | www.stmberwick.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nossal High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 67.0).
- •Nossal High School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nossal High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Nossal High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 441.
- •Nossal High School is a government school while St Michael's 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 Nossal High School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, Nossal High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 67.0 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 Nossal High School and St Michael's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nossal High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 15.3.
How do Nossal High School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Nossal High School is 45th of 348 and St Michael's School is 477th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.