Numurkah Secondary College vs Traralgon College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 935
Traralgon College
Traralgon · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Numurkah Secondary College Numurkah VIC | Traralgon College Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 348 | #343 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1091 of 1,472 | #1391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 263 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 131 | 417 / 463 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 58.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Moira | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.numurkahsc.vic.edu.au | www.traralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Numurkah Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 21.4).
- •Traralgon College has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Numurkah Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.7).
- •Traralgon College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 263.
- •Numurkah Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Numurkah Secondary College better than Traralgon College?
On the Success Index, Numurkah Secondary College ranks higher (33.9 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 Numurkah Secondary College and Traralgon College?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Numurkah and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Numurkah Secondary College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Traralgon College has 11.7.
How do Numurkah Secondary College and Traralgon College rank in VIC?
Numurkah Secondary College is 311th of 348 and Traralgon College is 343rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.