Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is a government secondary school in Geelong, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 614 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Geelong VIC 3220. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College ranks 132nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown Campus, 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. Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College scores 1046, near average.
School zone
Matthew Flinders 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.
About Geelong
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is located in Geelong, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,670/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 5,811.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Geelong suburb profileSchools near Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong | 1.0 km | 1114 | 68 higher | 214 |
| Chilwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.0 km | 1139 | 93 higher | 408 |
| Geelong South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Geelong | 1.0 km | 1088 | 42 higher | 326 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 1.2 km | 1105 | 59 higher | 1,450 |
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 1.2 km | 1156 | 110 higher | 1,573 |
| St Robert's SchoolCatholic Primary · Newtown | 1.2 km | 1099 | 53 higher | 261 |
| Ashby Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geelong West | 1.2 km | 1059 | 13 higher | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College offer?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has 614 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College are Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown Campus (0.5 km), St Mary's School (1.0 km), Chilwell Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College located?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is located in Geelong, VIC 3220. Visit the school website at http://www.mfgsc.vic.edu.au.