Princes Hill Secondary College vs Sydney Road Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Princes Hill Secondary College
Princes Hill · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1152
Sydney Road Community School
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
107 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Princes Hill Secondary College Princes Hill VIC | Sydney Road Community School Brunswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 348 | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #148 of 1,472 | #394 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 862 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 470 | 45 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Princes Hill 3054 | Brunswick 3056 |
| Council area | Yarra | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.phsc.vic.edu.au | sydneyrdcs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Princes Hill Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 65.5).
- •Princes Hill Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Road Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 13.5).
- •Princes Hill Secondary College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 107.
- •Sydney Road Community School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Princes Hill Secondary College better than Sydney Road Community School?
On the Success Index, Princes Hill Secondary College ranks higher (75.7 vs 65.5 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 Princes Hill Secondary College and Sydney Road Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Princes Hill and Brunswick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Princes Hill Secondary College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Road Community School has 4.9.
How do Princes Hill Secondary College and Sydney Road Community School rank in VIC?
Princes Hill Secondary College is 66th of 348 and Sydney Road Community School is 131st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.