Sunbury College vs Sunbury Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sunbury College
Sunbury · Government high school · 7-12
980 students · ICSEA 993
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Sunbury College Sunbury VIC | Sunbury Downs Secondary College Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 348 | #193 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #731 of 1,472 | #656 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 980 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 528 / 452 | 372 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 178 |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | 77 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.6 | 62.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sunburysc.vic.edu.au | www.sunburydowns.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunbury Downs Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 50.6).
- •Sunbury Downs Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunbury College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Sunbury College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 789.
- •Sunbury Downs Secondary College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -11%).
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 Sunbury College better than Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Sunbury Downs Secondary College ranks higher (54.0 vs 50.6 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 Sunbury College and Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sunbury College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunbury Downs Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Sunbury College and Sunbury Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Sunbury College is 214th of 348 and Sunbury Downs Secondary College is 193rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.