Nossal High School vs Suzanne Cory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 58 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
Suzanne Cory High School
Werribee · Government high school · 9-12
922 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Nossal High School Berwick VIC | Suzanne Cory High School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 348 | #24 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #101 of 1,472 | #48 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 825 | 922 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 449 | 434 / 488 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 204 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 32.4% | 25% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.4 | 69.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Casey | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au | www.suzannecoryhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suzanne Cory High School scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 77.7).
- •Suzanne Cory High School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suzanne Cory High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Suzanne Cory High School is the larger school with 922 students compared with 825.
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 Suzanne Cory High School?
On the Success Index, Suzanne Cory High School ranks higher (81.8 vs 77.7 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 Suzanne Cory High School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nossal High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suzanne Cory High School has 13.3.
How do Nossal High School and Suzanne Cory High School rank in VIC?
Nossal High School is 45th of 348 and Suzanne Cory High School is 24th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.