Oberon High School vs Point Cook Senior Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oberon High School
Armstrong Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1023
Point Cook Senior Secondary College
Point Cook · Government high school · 10-12
777 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Oberon High School Armstrong Creek VIC | Point Cook Senior Secondary College Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 348 | #220 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #545 of 1,472 | #759 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,074 | 777 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 587 | 368 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 220 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 50.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 30.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armstrong Creek 3217 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oberonhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oberon High School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 49.2).
- •Point Cook Senior Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberon High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Oberon High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 777.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -7%).
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 Oberon High School better than Point Cook Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Oberon High School ranks higher (58.8 vs 49.2 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 Oberon High School and Point Cook Senior Secondary College?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Armstrong Creek and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oberon High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Point Cook Senior Secondary College has 15.3.
How do Oberon High School and Point Cook Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
Oberon High School is 162nd of 348 and Point Cook Senior Secondary College is 220th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.