Brunswick Secondary College

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Address47 DAWSON STREET Brunswick VIC 3056
Phone03 9387 6133
Website http://www.brunswick.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1010
Boys592
Girls418
ICSEA Value1045
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$13,223
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government16%
State/Territory Government69%
Fees, parent contributions etc12%
Others3%
School Ranking History for Brunswick Secondary College
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Brunswick Secondary College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1009; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.6/1
ICSEA Score: 1045;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 52%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 22% 23% 25% 30%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1019; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.5/1
ICSEA Score: 1035;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 52%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 23% 24% 27% 26%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1003; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.1/1
Student Attendance Rate: 99%
ICSEA Score: 1031;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 52%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 24% 25% 26% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 978; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.3/1
Student Attendance Rate: 100%
ICSEA Score: 1051;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 47%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 14% 23% 32% 30%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 961; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.7/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 1053;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 50%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 23% 19% 32% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 961; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 1057;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 51%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 24% 14% 23% 39%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 886; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1032;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 51%
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

30%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1045
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1009
  • Non-English Speaking52%
  • Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter23%
  • Bottom Quarter22%

2014

26%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1035
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1019
  • Non-English Speaking52%
  • Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter24%
  • Bottom Quarter23%

2013

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1031
  • Attendance Rate99%
  • Enrollments1003
  • Non-English Speaking52%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter25%
  • Bottom Quarter24%

2012

30%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1051
  • Attendance Rate100%
  • Enrollments978
  • Non-English Speaking47%
  • Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter23%
  • Bottom Quarter14%

2011

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1053
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments961
  • Non-English Speaking50%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter19%
  • Bottom Quarter23%

2010

39%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1057
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments961
  • Non-English Speaking51%
  • Top Quarter39%
  • Middle Top Quarter23%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter14%
  • Bottom Quarter24%

2009

0%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1032
  • Attendance Rate91%
  • Enrollments886
  • Non-English Speaking51%
  • Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter0%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 103rd 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 157
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.3
  • Number of 50 0.6
2010

Rank 138th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 149
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 297th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 146
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.7
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 247th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 159
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 199th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 151
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.7
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 88th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 155
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.7
  • 48+ Students% 1.3
  • Number of 50 0.6
2015

Rank 149th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 164
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.1
  • 48+ Students% 2.4
  • Number of 50 0.6

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $300
Year 12 are $300

International Fee

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

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1013 students all in secondary (Big)
121 in Year 12
151 in VCE level 3/4 Units
50 in VCE VET

Gender

40% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian

Overview of senior secondary subjects

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

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)

Selected senior secondary results

5% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 31;
satisfactory completions of VCE 96%, of VET 91%

Activities and Support

12 music options; 14 sporting activities; 31 other clubs or activities; 13 support staff.

Destinations

67% to university
28% to TAFE
4% to work

Schools closest to Brunswick Secondary College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Brunswick Secondary College Brunswick English Language Centre Brunswick 3056 Secondary Government 0.07 km
Sydney Road Community School 350 SYDNEY ROADBrunswick 3056 Secondary Government 0.64 km
Brunswick South West Primary School SOUTH DALY STREETBrunswick West 3055 Primary Government 1.02 km
Brunswick North Primary School PEARSON STREETBrunswick West 3055 Primary Government 1.35 km
Princes Hill Secondary CollegeTop 100 ARNOLD STREETPrinces Hill 3054 Secondary Government 1.56 km
St Joseph's School 185 HOPE STBrunswick West 3055 Primary Catholic 1.49 km
St Margaret Mary's School 47 - 49 MITCHELL STBrunswick 3056 Primary Catholic 1.84 km
Princes Hill Primary School 280 PIGDON STREETCarlton North 3054 Primary Government 1.77 km
Brunswick South Primary School 56 BRUNSWICK ROADBrunswick East 3057 Primary Government 1.72 km
Brunswick North West Primary School CULLODEN STREETBrunswick West 3055 Primary Government 1.95 km