Foster Secondary College
Foster Secondary College is a government secondary school in Foster, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Foster VIC 3960. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Foster Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Foster Secondary College ranks 205th 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 Foster Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Foster Secondary College scores 1006, near average.
School zone
Foster 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 Foster
Foster Secondary College is located in Foster, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $975/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 2,044.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Foster suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Foster Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Foster Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Foster Secondary College offer?
Foster Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Foster Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Foster Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Foster Secondary College?
Foster Secondary College has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Foster Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Foster Secondary College are Foster Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Foster Secondary College located?
Foster Secondary College is located in Foster, VIC 3960. Visit the school website at https://fsc.vic.edu.au/.