St Therese School vs Surf Coast Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Therese School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 1119
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay · Government high school · 7-12
879 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | St Therese School Torquay VIC | Surf Coast Secondary College Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 1,290 | #134 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #234 of 4,908 | #404 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 879 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 180 | 382 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Torquay 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au | www.surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Therese School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 65.0).
- •St Therese School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Surf Coast Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Surf Coast Secondary College is the larger school with 879 students compared with 332.
- •St Therese School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
- •St Therese School is a catholic school while Surf Coast Secondary College is a government 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 St Therese School better than Surf Coast Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Therese School ranks higher (79.3 vs 65.0 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 St Therese School and Surf Coast Secondary College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Therese School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surf Coast Secondary College has 13.0.
How do St Therese School and Surf Coast Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Therese School is 131st of 1,290 and Surf Coast Secondary College is 134th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.