Prahran High School vs Victorian College For The Deaf
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 816 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prahran High School
Windsor · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 1080
Victorian College For The Deaf
Melbourne · Government special · U
61 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Prahran High School Windsor VIC | Victorian College For The Deaf Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 564 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 343 | 33 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 39 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | 40% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +162% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Windsor 3181 | Melbourne 3000 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prahranhighschool.vic.edu.au | www.vcd.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Prahran High School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victorian College For The Deaf has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 11.6).
- •Prahran High School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 61.
- •Prahran High School has grown faster over five years (162% 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 Prahran High School better than Victorian College For The Deaf?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prahran High School and Victorian College For The Deaf?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Windsor and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prahran High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victorian College For The Deaf has 4.8.
How do Prahran High School and Victorian College For The Deaf rank in VIC?
Prahran High School is 73rd of 348 and Victorian College For The Deaf is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.