Sunshine College

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
AddressGRAHAM STREET Sunshine VIC 3020
Phone03 8311 5200
Website http://www.sunshine.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students937
Boys569
Girls368
ICSEA Value922
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$17,072
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government20%
State/Territory Government73%
Fees, parent contributions etc4%
Others3%
School Ranking History for Sunshine College
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Sunshine College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 937; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
ICSEA Score: 922;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 53%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 64% 22% 11% 2%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1003; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.7/1
ICSEA Score: 921;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 55%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 62% 22% 12% 4%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 910; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.6/1
Student Attendance Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 909;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 54%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 65% 21% 11% 3%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 845; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.3/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 932;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 48%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 51% 27% 17% 4%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 831; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 930;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 52%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 65% 14% 19% 2%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 874; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 919;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 59%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 69% 17% 10% 4%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 996; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.7/1
Student Attendance Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 952;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 61%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 59% 30% 10% 1%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

2%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score922
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments937
  • Non-English Speaking53%
  • Top Quarter2%
  • Middle Top Quarter11%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter64%

2014

4%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score921
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1003
  • Non-English Speaking55%
  • Top Quarter4%
  • Middle Top Quarter12%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter62%

2013

3%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score909
  • Attendance Rate91%
  • Enrollments910
  • Non-English Speaking54%
  • Top Quarter3%
  • Middle Top Quarter11%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter21%
  • Bottom Quarter65%

2012

4%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score932
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments845
  • Non-English Speaking48%
  • Top Quarter4%
  • Middle Top Quarter17%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter51%

2011

2%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score930
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments831
  • Non-English Speaking52%
  • Top Quarter2%
  • Middle Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter14%
  • Bottom Quarter65%

2010

4%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score919
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments874
  • Non-English Speaking59%
  • Top Quarter4%
  • Middle Top Quarter10%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter17%
  • Bottom Quarter69%

2009

1%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score952
  • Attendance Rate90%
  • Enrollments996
  • Non-English Speaking61%
  • Top Quarter1%
  • Middle Top Quarter10%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter30%
  • Bottom Quarter59%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 335th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 169
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 278th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 112
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.9
2011

Rank 224th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 130
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.3
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 358th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 105
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 364th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 140
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.8
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 403rd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 176
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 403rd 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 201
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.6
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $235
Year 12 are $235

International Fee

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

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1200 students all in secondary (Very Big)
200 in Year 12
140 in VCE level 3/4 Units
161 in VCE VET

Gender

47% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: AUSLAN, Italian, Vietnamese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

46 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Vietnamese

Selected senior secondary results

2% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 28;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 86%

Activities and Support

7 music options; 5 sporting activities; 21 other clubs or activities; 17 support staff.

Destinations

48% to university
46% to TAFE
6% to work

Schools closest to Sunshine College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Sunshine North Primary School 65 - 71 SUFFOLK ROADSunshine North 3020 Primary Government 0.31 km
St Bernadette's School 59 WESTMORELAND RDSunshine North 3020 Primary Catholic 0.45 km
Sunshine Christian SchoolTop 100 81-83 WESTMORELAND ROADSunshine North 3020 Primary Independent 0.68 km
Braybrook College 352 BALLARAT ROADBraybrook 3019 Secondary Government 0.89 km
Sunshine Harvester Primary School 132 HERTFORD ROADSunshine 3020 Primary Government 1.22 km
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 204 CHURCHILL AVENUEBraybrook 3019 Secondary Catholic 1.64 km
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School MONASH STSunshine 3020 Primary Catholic 1.8 km
Sunshine Primary School CNR HAMPSHIRE & DERBY ROADSSunshine 3020 Primary Government 2.11 km
Albion North Primary School 67-73 FURLONG ROADSunshine North 3020 Primary Government 1.91 km
Dinjerra Primary School 44 SOUTH ROADBraybrook 3019 Primary Government 2.43 km