Preston High School vs Sandringham College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Preston High School
Preston · Government high school · 7-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1104
Sandringham College
Sandringham · Government high school · 7-12
1,079 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Preston High School Preston VIC | Sandringham College Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 348 | #5 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #47 of 1,472 | #15 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,079 |
| Girls / boys | 631 / 644 | 485 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 274 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7% | 7.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +321% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.4 | 96.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Sandringham 3191 |
| Council area | Darebin | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.phs.vic.edu.au | www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandringham College scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 81.8).
- •Sandringham College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandringham College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 1,079.
- •Preston High School has grown faster over five years (321% vs 16%).
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 Preston High School better than Sandringham College?
On the Success Index, Sandringham College ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.8 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 Preston High School and Sandringham College?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Preston and Sandringham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Preston High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandringham College has 11.1.
How do Preston High School and Sandringham College rank in VIC?
Preston High School is 23rd of 348 and Sandringham College is 5th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.