Springside West Secondary College vs Yarrabing Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 5.5 km 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
Yarrabing Secondary College
Aintree · Government high school · 7-8
398 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Springside West Secondary College Fraser Rise VIC | Yarrabing Secondary College Aintree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 348 | #169 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #675 of 1,472 | #574 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-8 |
| Students | 1,677 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 828 / 849 | 190 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 253 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 264 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fraser Rise 3336 | Aintree 3336 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.swsc.vic.edu.au/ | yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarrabing Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 53.1).
- •Yarrabing Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrabing Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Springside West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 398.
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 Yarrabing Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Yarrabing Secondary College ranks higher (57.4 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 Yarrabing Secondary College?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Fraser Rise and Aintree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springside West Secondary College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabing Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Springside West Secondary College and Yarrabing Secondary College rank in VIC?
Springside West Secondary College is 199th of 348 and Yarrabing Secondary College is 169th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.