Norwood Secondary College
Norwood Secondary College is a government secondary school in Ringwood, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,083 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Ringwood VIC 3134. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Norwood Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Norwood Secondary College ranks 105th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mullum Primary School, a government 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. Norwood Secondary College scores 1059, above average.
School zone
Norwood 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 Norwood Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Norwood Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 0.3 km | 1064 | 5 higher | 261 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Ringwood North | 0.8 km | 1102 | 43 higher | 386 |
| Ringwood North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood North | 1.0 km | 1107 | 48 higher | 471 |
| Kalinda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood | 1.8 km | 1097 | 38 higher | 424 |
| Ringwood Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ringwood | 1.8 km | 1052 | 7 lower | 1,516 |
| Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood North | 1.8 km | 1104 | 45 higher | 215 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolCatholic Primary · Ringwood | 1.9 km | 981 | 78 lower | 248 |
| Melba Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Croydon | 2.1 km | 1003 | 56 lower | 663 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norwood Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Norwood Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Norwood Secondary College offer?
Norwood Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Norwood Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Norwood Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Norwood Secondary College?
Norwood Secondary College has 1,083 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Norwood Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Norwood Secondary College are Mullum Primary School (0.3 km), Holy Spirit School (0.8 km), Ringwood North Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Norwood Secondary College located?
Norwood Secondary College is located in Ringwood, VIC 3134. Visit the school website at http://www.norwood.vic.edu.au.