Tarneit Senior College vs Thomas Carr College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tarneit Senior College
Tarneit · Government high school · 10-12
895 students · ICSEA 1005
Thomas Carr College
Tarneit · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,347 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Tarneit Senior College Tarneit VIC | Thomas Carr College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 348 | #80 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #652 of 1,472 | #194 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 895 | 1,347 |
| Girls / boys | 453 / 442 | 659 / 688 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | 379 | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.6 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 69.5 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tarneitsc.vic.edu.au | www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomas Carr College scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 54.2).
- •Thomas Carr College has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Carr College is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 895.
- •Tarneit Senior College is a government school while Thomas Carr College 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 Tarneit Senior College better than Thomas Carr College?
On the Success Index, Thomas Carr College ranks higher (73.6 vs 54.2 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 Senior College and Thomas Carr College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tarneit Senior College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Carr College has 12.6.
How do Tarneit Senior College and Thomas Carr College rank in VIC?
Tarneit Senior College is 191st of 348 and Thomas Carr College is 80th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.