Distance Education Centre Victoria
Compare Government P-12 Coeducational School
| School Type | Combined |
|---|---|
| Year Range | Prep-12 |
| Address | 315 CLARENDON STREET Thornbury VIC 3071 |
| Phone | 03 8480 0000 |
| Website | http://www.distance.vic.edu.au |
| Gender | Co-Education |
| Region | Metropolitan |
|---|---|
| Students | 3203 |
| Boys | 1309 |
| Girls | 1894 |
| ICSEA Value | 1062 |
| Aus. Average | 1000 |
| Finances per student | $10,233 |
|---|---|
| Aus. Average per student | $17,550 |
| Australian Government | 16% |
| State/Territory Government | 72% |
| Fees, parent contributions etc | 8% |
| Others | 4% |
School Ranking History for Distance Education Centre Victoria
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
| NAPLAN (Primary) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| NAPLAN (Secondary) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| VCE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Distribution for Distance Education Centre Victoria
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1547; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.7/1ICSEA Score:
1062;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests:
4%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 15% | 22% | 31% | 32% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1416; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.8/1ICSEA Score:
1063;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests:
4%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 13% | 23% | 32% | 32% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1368; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.2/1ICSEA Score:
1065;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests:
10%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 14% | 23% | 30% | 33% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1400; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.3/1ICSEA Score:
1040;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests:
9%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 3% | 30% | 34% | 32% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1435; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.8/1ICSEA Score:
1043;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests:
8%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1508; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.2/1ICSEA Score:
1044;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests:
11%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 25% | 18% | 25% | 32% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1444; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14/1ICSEA Score:
1046;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests:
16%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 16% | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Student Distribution
NAPLAN Ranking - Primary Schools
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
VCE Ranking - High Schools
Key Facts
Voluntary Contributions
Year 10 are $160
Year 12 are $160
Uniform
No uniform
Size
3272 students,
272 up to Year 6,
3000 in secondary (Very Big)
1457 in Year 12
286 in VCE level 3/4 Units
26 in VCE VET
Gender
58% girls
Overview of the Curriculum
Math classes are streamed, vertical of mixed ability.English classes are streamed, vertical and of mixed ability.
Languages:
Overview of senior secondary subjects
63 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: English as a second language
Selected senior secondary results
6% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 29;
satisfactory completions of VCE 91%, of VET 77%
Activities and Support
4 music options; 11 other clubs or activities; 48 support staff.
Destinations
31% to university
49% to TAFE
20% to work
Schools closest to Distance Education Centre Victoria
| School name | Address | Type | Sector | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury High School | 238 COLLINS STREETThornbury 3071 | Secondary | Government | 0.67 km |
| St Bernadette's School | 53 STANLEY STIvanhoe 3079 | Primary | Catholic | 0.79 km |
| Holy Spirit School | 197 CLARENDON STThornbury 3071 | Primary | Catholic | 0.95 km |
| Penders Grove Primary School | 370 VICTORIA ROADThornbury 3071 | Primary | Government | 1.26 km |
| Mary Immaculate School | 7-9 ROCKBEARE GVEIvanhoe 3079 | Primary | Catholic | 1.58 km |
| Fairfield Primary School | LANGRIDGE STREETFairfield 3078 | Primary | Government | 1.86 km |
| Wales Street Primary School | WALES STREETThornbury 3071 | Primary | Government | 1.56 km |
| Ivanhoe Primary School | 122 WATERDALE ROADIvanhoe 3079 | Primary | Government | 1.6 km |
| St Anthony's School | 52 AUSTIN STAlphington 3078 | Primary | Catholic | 2.15 km |
| Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolTop 50 | THE RIDGEWAYIvanhoe 3079 | Combined | Independent | 2.05 km |