Tarneit P-9 College vs Tarneit Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 374 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tarneit P-9 College
Tarneit · Government combined · Prep-9
2,010 students · ICSEA 1026
Tarneit Senior College
Tarneit · Government high school · 10-12
895 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Tarneit P-9 College Tarneit VIC | Tarneit Senior College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 239 | #191 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #885 of 1,259 | #652 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | 10-12 |
| Students | 2,010 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 968 / 1,042 | 453 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 293 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.6 | 70.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tarneitcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.tarneitsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tarneit Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 38.6).
- •Tarneit P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarneit Senior College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Tarneit P-9 College is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 895.
- •Tarneit Senior College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -6%).
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 Tarneit P-9 College better than Tarneit Senior College?
On the Success Index, Tarneit Senior College ranks higher (54.2 vs 38.6 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 Tarneit P-9 College and Tarneit Senior College?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tarneit P-9 College has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarneit Senior College has 12.7.
How do Tarneit P-9 College and Tarneit Senior College rank in VIC?
Tarneit P-9 College is 194th of 239 and Tarneit Senior College is 191st of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.