The Geelong College Top 50

Compare Independent ELC-12 Coeducational , Boarding and Homestay School

School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
AddressTALBOT STREET Newtown VIC 3220
Phone03 5226 3190
Website http://www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1217
Boys666
Girls551
ICSEA Value1148
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$28,210
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government19%
State/Territory Government3%
Fees, parent contributions etc72%
Others6%
School Ranking History for The Geelong College
2015 2014 2013
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 The Geelong College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1217; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.3/1
ICSEA Score: 1148;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 6%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 7% 26% 66%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1192; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.8/1
ICSEA Score: 1152;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 6% 26% 66%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1164; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.6/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1156;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 8% 24% 67%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1170; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1164;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 6%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 4% 25% 69%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1181; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1160;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 6% 27% 65%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1193; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.2/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1164;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 6%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 8% 31% 60%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1182; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.2/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1121;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 7% 27% 64%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

66%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1148
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1217
  • Non-English Speaking6%
  • Top Quarter66%
  • Middle Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter7%
  • Bottom Quarter2%

2014

66%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1152
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1192
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter66%
  • Middle Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter6%
  • Bottom Quarter2%

2013

67%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1156
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments1164
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter67%
  • Middle Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter8%
  • Bottom Quarter2%

2012

69%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1164
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments1170
  • Non-English Speaking6%
  • Top Quarter69%
  • Middle Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter2%

2011

65%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1160
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments1181
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter65%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter6%
  • Bottom Quarter2%

2010

60%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1164
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments1193
  • Non-English Speaking6%
  • Top Quarter60%
  • Middle Top Quarter31%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter8%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2009

64%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1121
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments1182
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter64%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter7%
  • Bottom Quarter1%
NAPLAN Ranking - Primary Schools
2009

Rank 427th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 64
  • Reading 73
  • Writing 63
  • Language 56
  • Numeracy 64
2010

Rank 74th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 82
  • Reading 97
  • Writing 69
  • Language 75
  • Numeracy 86
2011

Rank 267th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 71
  • Reading 90
  • Writing 59
  • Language 62
  • Numeracy 71
2012

Rank 181st Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 77
  • Writing 70
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 72
2013

Rank 85th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 77
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 76
  • Language 72
  • Numeracy 74
2014

Rank 324th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 67
  • Reading 83
  • Writing 54
  • Language 63
  • Numeracy 66
2015

Rank 299th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 76
  • Writing 59
  • Language 70
  • Numeracy 67
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 68th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 78
  • Writing 80
  • Language 65
  • Numeracy 78
2010

Rank 53rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 81
  • Reading 84
  • Writing 85
  • Language 75
  • Numeracy 80
2011

Rank 61st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 80
  • Reading 81
  • Writing 85
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 85
2012

Rank 37th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 86
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 100
  • Language 74
  • Numeracy 85
2013

Rank 54th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 80
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 91
  • Language 70
  • Numeracy 84
2014

Rank 48th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 82
  • Reading 78
  • Writing 96
  • Language 71
  • Numeracy 80
2015

Rank 87th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 84
  • Language 61
  • Numeracy 73
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 46th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 260
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 18.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 36th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 257
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 20.0
  • 48+ Students% 3.1
  • Number of 50 1.2
2011

Rank 60th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 257
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.8
  • 48+ Students% 3.5
  • Number of 50 1.2
2012

Rank 45th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 276
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 18.1
  • 48+ Students% 3.6
  • Number of 50 0.7
2013

Rank 52nd 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 254
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 17.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.4
  • Number of 50 0.8
2014

Rank 63rd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 234
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.1
  • 48+ Students% 3.0
  • Number of 50 1.7
2015

Rank 44th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 280
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 18.7
  • 48+ Students% 4.3
  • Number of 50 1.4

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $20,424
Year 12 are $20,424

International Fee

Year 10 are $48,944
Year 12 are $48,944

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1153 students,
279 up to Year 6,
874 in secondary (Big)
152 in Year 12
254 in VCE level 3/4 Units

Gender

46% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Latin

Overview of senior secondary subjects

47 VCE level 3/4 studies,

Selected senior secondary results

17% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 34;
satisfactory completions of VCE 99%, of VET 92%

Activities and Support

10 music options; 15 sporting activities; 11 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

86% to university
11% to TAFE
3% to work

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