Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a government secondary school in Hawthorn, VIC offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 1093, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Hawthorn VIC 3122. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Swinburne Senior Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Swinburne Senior Secondary College ranks 61st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road Campus, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Swinburne Senior Secondary College scores 1093, above average.
School zone
Swinburne Senior Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Swinburne Senior Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Swinburne Senior Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenferrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn | 0.6 km | 1160 | 67 higher | 244 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Hawthorn | 0.7 km | 1156 | 63 higher | 369 |
| Auburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn East | 0.9 km | 1162 | 69 higher | 381 |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.0 km | 1190 | 97 higher | 2,169 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.0 km | 1177 | 84 higher | 2,564 |
| Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.3 km | 1154 | 61 higher | 200 |
| Ruyton Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 1.3 km | 1198 | 105 higher | 854 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swinburne Senior Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Swinburne Senior Secondary College offer?
Swinburne Senior Secondary College offers 11-12.
What is Swinburne Senior Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Swinburne Senior Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1093, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Swinburne Senior Secondary College?
Swinburne Senior Secondary College has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Swinburne Senior Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Swinburne Senior Secondary College are Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road Campus (0.2 km), Glenferrie Primary School (0.6 km), St Joseph's School (0.7 km).
Where is Swinburne Senior Secondary College located?
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is located in Hawthorn, VIC 3122. Visit the school website at http://www.sssc.vic.edu.au/.