Geelong High School
Geelong High School is a government secondary school in East Geelong, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 998, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 976 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
East Geelong VIC 3219. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Geelong High School compares
By ICSEA, Geelong High School ranks 230th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcomb Secondary College-Victorian Sailing Water Safety School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Geelong High School scores 998, near average.
School zone
Geelong High School'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 East Geelong
Geelong High School is located in East Geelong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,782/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 4,012.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Geelong suburb profileSchools near Geelong High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Geelong High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong | 0.9 km | 1114 | 116 higher | 214 |
| St Margaret's SchoolCatholic Primary · East Geelong | 1.3 km | 1063 | 65 higher | 241 |
| Geelong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Geelong | 1.4 km | 1088 | 90 higher | 326 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Geelong | 1.8 km | 1046 | 48 higher | 614 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Newcomb | 2.2 km | 1061 | 63 higher | 269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geelong High School a government school?
Yes, Geelong High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Geelong High School offer?
Geelong High School offers 7-12.
What is Geelong High School's ICSEA score?
Geelong High School has an ICSEA score of 998, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Geelong High School?
Geelong High School has 976 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Geelong High School?
The nearest schools to Geelong High School are Newcomb Secondary College-Victorian Sailing Water Safety School (0.8 km), St Mary's School (0.9 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Geelong (1.0 km).
Where is Geelong High School located?
Geelong High School is located in East Geelong, VIC 3219. Visit the school website at http://www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au.