Werribee Secondary College vs Wyndham Central 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.
Werribee Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,637 students · ICSEA 1048
Wyndham Central Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,263 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Werribee Secondary College Werribee VIC | Wyndham Central Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 348 | #325 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #343 of 1,472 | #1223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,637 | 1,263 |
| Girls / boys | 822 / 815 | 661 / 602 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | 251 | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.1 | 111.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au | www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Werribee Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 28.4).
- •Werribee Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wyndham Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Werribee Secondary College is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 1,263.
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 Werribee Secondary College better than Wyndham Central Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Werribee Secondary College ranks higher (67.6 vs 28.4 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 Werribee Secondary College and Wyndham Central Secondary College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Werribee Secondary College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyndham Central Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Werribee Secondary College and Wyndham Central Secondary College rank in VIC?
Werribee Secondary College is 116th of 348 and Wyndham Central Secondary College is 325th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.