Springside West Secondary College vs St George Preca School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 815 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Springside West Secondary College
Fraser Rise · Government high school · 7-12
1,677 students · ICSEA 1017
St George Preca School
Caroline Springs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
728 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Springside West Secondary College Fraser Rise VIC | St George Preca School Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 348 | #656 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #675 of 1,472 | #1937 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,677 | 728 |
| Girls / boys | 828 / 849 | 368 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | – | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | 253 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 264 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fraser Rise 3336 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.swsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George Preca School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 53.1).
- •St George Preca School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springside West Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Springside West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 728.
- •Springside West Secondary College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 13%).
- •Springside West Secondary College is a government school while St George Preca School is a catholic 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 Springside West Secondary College better than St George Preca School?
On the Success Index, St George Preca School ranks higher (59.9 vs 53.1 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 Springside West Secondary College and St George Preca School?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Fraser Rise and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springside West Secondary College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George Preca School has 16.1.
How do Springside West Secondary College and St George Preca School rank in VIC?
Springside West Secondary College is 199th of 348 and St George Preca School is 656th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.