Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Canterbury Girls Secondary College is a government secondary school in Canterbury, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 775 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 44% have a language background other than English.
Canterbury VIC 3126. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canterbury Girls Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Canterbury Girls Secondary College ranks 9th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Camberwell Grammar School, an independent combined school 0.5 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. Canterbury Girls Secondary College scores 1141, above average.
School zone
Canterbury Girls 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 Canterbury Girls Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canterbury Girls Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 0.5 km | 1192 | 51 higher | 1,346 |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.0 km | 1180 | 39 higher | 777 |
| Fintona Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Balwyn | 1.1 km | 1191 | 50 higher | 533 |
| Balwyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balwyn | 1.2 km | 1171 | 30 higher | 574 |
| Camberwell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Canterbury | 1.2 km | 1119 | 22 lower | 824 |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarIndependent Combined · Canterbury | 1.4 km | 1135 | 6 lower | 814 |
| Deepdene Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Deepdene | 1.5 km | 1159 | 18 higher | 353 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canterbury Girls Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Canterbury Girls Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canterbury Girls Secondary College offer?
Canterbury Girls Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Canterbury Girls Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Canterbury Girls Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
Canterbury Girls Secondary College has 775 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Canterbury Girls Secondary College are Camberwell Grammar School (0.5 km), Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior Campus (0.9 km), Camberwell Girls Grammar School (1.0 km).
Where is Canterbury Girls Secondary College located?
Canterbury Girls Secondary College is located in Canterbury, VIC 3126. Visit the school website at http://www.cgsc.vic.edu.au.