Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is a government secondary school in Sunbury, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1005, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Sunbury VIC 3429. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunbury Downs Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Sunbury Downs Secondary College ranks 208th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Sunbury Downs Secondary College scores 1005, near average.
School zone
Sunbury Downs 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 Sunbury
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is located in Sunbury, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,925/wk and median rent of $361/wk. Population: 38,851.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunbury suburb profileSchools near Sunbury Downs Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunbury Downs Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 0.1 km | 1065 | 60 higher | 431 |
| Sunbury Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 0.3 km | 983 | 22 lower | 495 |
| Sunbury West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 1.2 km | 1004 | 1 lower | 230 |
| St Anne's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 2.0 km | 1059 | 54 higher | 599 |
| Killara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 2.2 km | 1017 | 12 higher | 317 |
| Sunbury CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunbury | 2.3 km | 993 | 12 lower | 980 |
| Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Sunbury | 2.5 km | 998 | 7 lower | 283 |
| Sunbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 2.5 km | 1056 | 51 higher | 400 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunbury | 2.8 km | 1061 | 56 higher | 299 |
| Kismet Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunbury | 2.9 km | 1023 | 18 higher | 358 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunbury Downs Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Sunbury Downs Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunbury Downs Secondary College offer?
Sunbury Downs Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Sunbury Downs Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Sunbury Downs Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
Sunbury Downs Secondary College has 789 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Sunbury Downs Secondary College are Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School (0.1 km), Sunbury Heights Primary School (0.3 km), Sunbury West Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Sunbury Downs Secondary College located?
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is located in Sunbury, VIC 3429. Visit the school website at http://www.sunburydowns.vic.edu.au.