Oberon High School vs Surf Coast Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 8.9 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
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay · Government high school · 7-12
879 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Oberon High School Armstrong Creek VIC | Surf Coast Secondary College Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 348 | #134 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #545 of 1,472 | #404 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,074 | 879 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 587 | 382 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4% | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armstrong Creek 3217 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | oberonhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Surf Coast Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 58.8).
- •Surf Coast Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberon High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 879.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -9%).
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 Surf Coast Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Surf Coast Secondary College ranks higher (65.0 vs 58.8 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 Surf Coast Secondary College?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Armstrong Creek and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oberon High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surf Coast Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Oberon High School and Surf Coast Secondary College rank in VIC?
Oberon High School is 162nd of 348 and Surf Coast Secondary College is 134th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.