Ararat Secondary College
Ararat Secondary College is a government secondary school in Ararat, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 940, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 332 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Ararat VIC 3377. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ararat Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Ararat Secondary College ranks 346th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ararat West Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Ararat Secondary College scores 940, below average.
School zone
Ararat 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 Ararat
Ararat Secondary College is located in Ararat, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,216/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 8,500.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ararat suburb profileSchools near Ararat Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ararat Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.0 km | 984 | 44 higher | 257 |
| Ararat Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.4 km | 971 | 31 higher | 223 |
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ararat | 1.4 km | 1017 | 77 higher | 369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ararat Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Ararat Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ararat Secondary College offer?
Ararat Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Ararat Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Ararat Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 940, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ararat Secondary College?
Ararat Secondary College has 332 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ararat Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Ararat Secondary College are Ararat West Primary School (1.0 km), Ararat Primary School (1.4 km), Marian College (1.4 km).
Where is Ararat Secondary College located?
Ararat Secondary College is located in Ararat, VIC 3377. Visit the school website at http://www.araratcc.vic.edu.au.