Somerville Secondary College vs Woodleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.9 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
Woodleigh School
Langwarrin South · Independent combined · Prep-12
897 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Somerville Secondary College Somerville VIC | Woodleigh School Langwarrin South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 348 | #63 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #673 of 1,472 | #184 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 582 | 897 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 299 | 384 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 101 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1% | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +144% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 121.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 78.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Somerville 3912 | Langwarrin South 3911 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.somervillesc.vic.edu.au | www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodleigh School scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 53.3).
- •Woodleigh School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodleigh School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.8).
- •Woodleigh School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 582.
- •Somerville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (144% vs -2%).
- •Somerville Secondary College is a government school while Woodleigh School is an independent 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 Somerville Secondary College better than Woodleigh School?
On the Success Index, Woodleigh School ranks higher (74.9 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 Woodleigh School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Langwarrin South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerville Secondary College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodleigh School has 7.4.
How do Somerville Secondary College and Woodleigh School rank in VIC?
Somerville Secondary College is 198th of 348 and Woodleigh School is 63rd of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.