Patterson River Secondary College
Patterson River Secondary College is a government secondary school in Seaford, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1015, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,268 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Seaford VIC 3198. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Patterson River Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Patterson River Secondary College ranks 186th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Seaford North Primary School, a government primary 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. Patterson River Secondary College scores 1015, near average.
School zone
Patterson River 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 Patterson River Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Patterson River Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 0.8 km | 1070 | 55 higher | 444 |
| Carrum Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum | 0.9 km | 1075 | 60 higher | 369 |
| Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Patterson Lakes | 1.7 km | 1061 | 46 higher | 521 |
| Bonbeach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonbeach | 2.0 km | 1077 | 62 higher | 367 |
| Seaford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 2.4 km | 1030 | 15 higher | 230 |
| Belvedere Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 3.1 km | 1004 | 11 lower | 288 |
| Chelsea Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chelsea | 3.4 km | 1075 | 60 higher | 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patterson River Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Patterson River Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Patterson River Secondary College offer?
Patterson River Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Patterson River Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Patterson River Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1015, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Patterson River Secondary College?
Patterson River Secondary College has 1,268 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Patterson River Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Patterson River Secondary College are Seaford North Primary School (0.8 km), Carrum Primary School (0.9 km), Patterson Lakes Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Patterson River Secondary College located?
Patterson River Secondary College is located in Seaford, VIC 3198. Visit the school website at http://www.prsc.vic.edu.au.