Elwood College
Elwood College is a government secondary school in Elwood, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 804 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Elwood VIC 3184. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Elwood College compares
By ICSEA, Elwood College ranks 59th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Columba'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. Elwood College scores 1096, above average.
School zone
Elwood 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 Elwood
Elwood College is located in Elwood, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,096/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 15,153.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Elwood suburb profileSchools near Elwood College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Elwood College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elwood | 0.3 km | 1131 | 35 higher | 618 |
| St Kilda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Kilda | 1.4 km | 1126 | 30 higher | 437 |
| Elsternwick Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 1.5 km | 1147 | 51 higher | 463 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Elsternwick | 1.8 km | 1164 | 68 higher | 347 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elwood College a government school?
Yes, Elwood College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Elwood College offer?
Elwood College offers 7-12.
What is Elwood College's ICSEA score?
Elwood College has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Elwood College?
Elwood College has 804 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Elwood College?
The nearest schools to Elwood College are St Columba's School (0.3 km), Elwood Primary School (0.3 km), Yesodei HaTorah College (1.0 km).
Where is Elwood College located?
Elwood College is located in Elwood, VIC 3184. Visit the school website at http://www.elwood.vic.edu.au.