Rowville Secondary College vs Scoresby Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville · Government high school · 7-12
1,887 students · ICSEA 1028
Scoresby Secondary College
Scoresby · Government high school · 7-12
244 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Rowville Secondary College Rowville VIC | Scoresby Secondary College Scoresby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 348 | #187 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #653 of 1,472 | #628 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,887 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 913 / 974 | 113 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 339 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 249 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.5 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.7 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Scoresby 3179 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au | www.scoresbysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.1 vs 54.9).
- •Rowville Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scoresby Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.1).
- •Rowville Secondary College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 244.
- •Rowville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Rowville Secondary College better than Scoresby 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 Rowville Secondary College and Scoresby Secondary College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rowville and Scoresby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowville Secondary College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scoresby Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Rowville Secondary College and Scoresby Secondary College rank in VIC?
Rowville Secondary College is 192nd of 348 and Scoresby Secondary College is 187th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.