Somerville Secondary College vs Tyabb Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Somerville Secondary College
Somerville · Government high school · 7-12
582 students · ICSEA 983
Tyabb Primary School
Tyabb · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Somerville Secondary College Somerville VIC | Tyabb Primary School Tyabb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 348 | #770 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #673 of 1,472 | #2304 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 582 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 299 | 212 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +144% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Somerville 3912 | Tyabb 3913 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.somervillesc.vic.edu.au | www.tyabbps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tyabb Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 53.3).
- •Tyabb Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerville Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.7).
- •Somerville Secondary College is the larger school with 582 students compared with 425.
- •Somerville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (144% 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 Somerville Secondary College better than Tyabb Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tyabb Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 53.3 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 Somerville Secondary College and Tyabb Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Tyabb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerville Secondary College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyabb Primary School has 14.7.
How do Somerville Secondary College and Tyabb Primary School rank in VIC?
Somerville Secondary College is 198th of 348 and Tyabb Primary School is 770th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.