Village High School vs Youth2Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 93 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Village High School
Ryanston · Independent high school · 7-12
71 students · ICSEA 1028
Youth2Industry College
South Melbourne · Independent high school · 11-12
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Village High School Ryanston VIC | Youth2Industry College South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 71 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 35 | 33 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +173% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ryanston 3992 | South Melbourne 3205 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.villagehighschool.org | www.y2ic.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Youth2Industry College scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 62.2).
- •Youth2Industry College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.8).
- •Village High School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 64.
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 Village High School better than Youth2Industry College?
On the Success Index, Youth2Industry College ranks higher (65.0 vs 62.2 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 Village High School and Youth2Industry College?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Ryanston and South Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Village High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth2Industry College has 10.8.
How do Village High School and Youth2Industry College rank in VIC?
Village High School is unranked and Youth2Industry College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.