Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford Secondary College is a government secondary school in Daylesford, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 417 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Daylesford VIC 3460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Daylesford Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Daylesford Secondary College ranks 202nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Michael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Daylesford Secondary College scores 1007, near average.
School zone
Daylesford 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.
About Daylesford
Daylesford Secondary College is located in Daylesford, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,185/wk and median rent of $331/wk. Population: 2,781.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Daylesford suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Daylesford Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Daylesford Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Daylesford Secondary College offer?
Daylesford Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Daylesford Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Daylesford Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Daylesford Secondary College?
Daylesford Secondary College has 417 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Daylesford Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Daylesford Secondary College are St Michael's School (0.3 km), Daylesford Primary School (1.5 km), Daylesford Dharma School (1.6 km).
Where is Daylesford Secondary College located?
Daylesford Secondary College is located in Daylesford, VIC 3460. Visit the school website at http://www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au.