Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is a government secondary school in Preston, VIC offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 367 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Northern College of the Arts and Technology compares
By ICSEA, Northern College of the Arts and Technology ranks 103rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Yarra Me School, a government 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. Northern College of the Arts and Technology scores 1060, above average.
School zone
Northern College of the Arts and Technology'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 Northern College of the Arts and Technology
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northern College of the Arts and Technology | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Preston | 0.8 km | 955 | 105 lower | 201 |
| East Preston Islamic CollegeIndependent Combined · Preston | 1.0 km | 976 | 84 lower | 733 |
| Holy Name SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 1.2 km | 1078 | 18 higher | 205 |
| Preston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Preston | 1.7 km | 1104 | 44 higher | 1,275 |
| Preston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.7 km | 1113 | 53 higher | 646 |
| Preston South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.8 km | 1127 | 67 higher | 397 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornbury | 1.8 km | 1067 | 7 higher | 1,123 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern College of the Arts and Technology a government school?
Yes, Northern College of the Arts and Technology is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northern College of the Arts and Technology offer?
Northern College of the Arts and Technology offers 10-12.
What is Northern College of the Arts and Technology's ICSEA score?
Northern College of the Arts and Technology has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northern College of the Arts and Technology?
Northern College of the Arts and Technology has 367 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northern College of the Arts and Technology?
The nearest schools to Northern College of the Arts and Technology are Yarra Me School (0.4 km), Charles La Trobe P-12 College-The Pavilion Campus - Preston East (0.7 km), Preston North East Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Northern College of the Arts and Technology located?
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.ncat.vic.edu.au.
Northern College of the Arts and Technology official website