Sale College
Sale College is a government secondary school in Sale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 943, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 782 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Sale VIC 3850. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sale College compares
By ICSEA, Sale College ranks 339th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Catholic College Sale, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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. Sale College scores 943, below average.
School zone
Sale 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.
About Sale
Sale College is located in Sale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,327/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 14,296.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sale suburb profileSchools near Sale College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sale College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic College SaleCatholic Secondary · Sale | 0.4 km | 1015 | 72 higher | 872 |
| Sale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 0.5 km | 1003 | 60 higher | 465 |
| St Thomas' SchoolCatholic Primary · Sale | 1.7 km | 1039 | 96 higher | 289 |
| Gippsland GrammarIndependent Combined · Sale | 1.7 km | 1096 | 153 higher | 1,039 |
| Guthridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sale | 2.0 km | 973 | 30 higher | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sale College a government school?
Yes, Sale College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sale College offer?
Sale College offers 7-12.
What is Sale College's ICSEA score?
Sale College has an ICSEA score of 943, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sale College?
Sale College has 782 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sale College?
The nearest schools to Sale College are Catholic College Sale (0.4 km), Catholic College Sale - Cathedral Hall Campus (0.4 km), Gippsland Grammar - Second Campus (0.4 km).
Where is Sale College located?
Sale College is located in Sale, VIC 3850. Visit the school website at http://www.salecollege.vic.edu.au.