Doncaster Secondary College

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Address123 CHURCH ROAD Doncaster VIC 3108
Phone03 9848 4677
Website http://www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1393
Boys711
Girls682
ICSEA Value1053
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$10,567
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government15%
State/Territory Government65%
Fees, parent contributions etc16%
Others4%
School Ranking History for Doncaster Secondary College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Doncaster Secondary College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1393; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16.1/1
ICSEA Score: 1053;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 38%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 14% 27% 33% 26%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1294; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.9/1
ICSEA Score: 1047;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 36%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 15% 28% 32% 24%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1291; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.2/1
Student Attendance Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 1046;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 33%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 15% 27% 33% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1288; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.3/1
Student Attendance Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1047;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 28%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 27% 41% 21%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1289; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15/1
Student Attendance Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1057;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 32%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 13% 18% 44% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1337; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1063;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 59%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 19% 20% 27% 35%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1318; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.1/1
Student Attendance Rate: 92%
ICSEA Score: 1034;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 59%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution N/A N/A N/A N/A
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

26%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1053
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1393
  • Non-English Speaking38%
  • Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter14%

2014

24%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1047
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1294
  • Non-English Speaking36%
  • Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter28%
  • Bottom Quarter15%

2013

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1046
  • Attendance Rate97%
  • Enrollments1291
  • Non-English Speaking33%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter15%

2012

21%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1047
  • Attendance Rate94%
  • Enrollments1288
  • Non-English Speaking28%
  • Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2011

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1057
  • Attendance Rate94%
  • Enrollments1289
  • Non-English Speaking32%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter44%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter18%
  • Bottom Quarter13%

2010

35%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1063
  • Attendance Rate94%
  • Enrollments1337
  • Non-English Speaking59%
  • Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter20%
  • Bottom Quarter19%

2009

0%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1034
  • Attendance Rate92%
  • Enrollments1318
  • Non-English Speaking59%
  • Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter0%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 147th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 65
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 65
  • Language 63
  • Numeracy 72
2010

Rank 147th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 65
  • Reading 61
  • Writing 67
  • Language 62
  • Numeracy 69
2011

Rank 151st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 64
  • Reading 55
  • Writing 64
  • Language 63
  • Numeracy 72
2012

Rank 131st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 59
  • Writing 77
  • Language 64
  • Numeracy 71
2013

Rank 134th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 65
  • Reading 55
  • Writing 72
  • Language 58
  • Numeracy 71
2014

Rank 138th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 64
  • Reading 56
  • Writing 69
  • Language 64
  • Numeracy 68
2015

Rank 136th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 65
  • Reading 58
  • Writing 74
  • Language 60
  • Numeracy 68
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 154th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 365
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.5
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 142nd 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 381
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.3
  • Number of 50 0.5
2011

Rank 255th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 351
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.3
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.3
2012

Rank 229th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 403
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.9
  • 48+ Students% 0.7
  • Number of 50 0.2
2013

Rank 182nd 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 345
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 143rd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 342
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.3
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 0.3
2015

Rank 167th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 347
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.4
  • 48+ Students% 1.4
  • Number of 50 0.3

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $430
Year 12 are $430

International Fee

Year 10 are $12,210
Year 12 are $13,640

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1300 students all in secondary (Very Big)
225 in Year 12
345 in VCE level 3/4 Units
23 in VCE VET

Gender

50% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed and of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

45 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

Selected senior secondary results

6% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 30;
satisfactory completions of VCE 98%, of VET 100%

Activities and Support

10 music options; 23 sporting activities; 17 other clubs or activities; 11 support staff.

Destinations

75% to university
20% to TAFE
5% to work

Schools closest to Doncaster Secondary College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Doncaster Primary School 2 - 12 COUNCIL STREETDoncaster 3108 Primary Government 0.7 km
Doncaster Gardens Primary SchoolTop 20 SANDHURST AVENUEDoncaster East 3109 Primary Government 0.96 km
St Gregory the Great School 396 MANNINGHAM RDDoncaster 3108 Primary Catholic 1.35 km
Sts Peter and Paul's School 16 BEVERLEY STDoncaster East 3109 Primary Catholic 1.59 km
Kerrimuir Primary School 178 DORKING ROADBox Hill North 3129 Primary Government 2.17 km
Box Hill North Primary School ELIZABETH STREETBox Hill North 3129 Primary Government 2.23 km
St Charles Borromeo Primary School 222-234 SERPELLS RDTemplestowe 3106 Primary Catholic 2.21 km
Templestowe College 7 CYPRESS AVENUETemplestowe Lower 3107 Secondary Government 2.3 km
Serpell Primary SchoolTop 10 TUCKERS ROADTemplestowe 3106 Primary Government 2.21 km