Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus vs William Ruthven Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 655 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus
Reservoir · Independent special · 11
75 students · ICSEA 946
William Ruthven Secondary College
Reservoir · Government high school · 7-12
478 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus Reservoir VIC | William Ruthven Secondary College Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #200 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #676 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 75 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 42 | 213 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | prace.vic.edu.au/prace-college/ | www.williamruthvensc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •William Ruthven Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •William Ruthven Secondary College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 75.
- •Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus has grown faster over five years (60% vs 21%).
- •Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus is a independent school while William Ruthven Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus better than William Ruthven Secondary College?
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 Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus and William Ruthven Secondary College?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ruthven Secondary College has 11.4.
How do Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus and William Ruthven Secondary College rank in VIC?
Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus is unranked and William Ruthven Secondary College is 200th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.