William Ruthven Secondary College
William Ruthven Secondary College is a government secondary school in Reservoir, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 977, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 56% have a language background other than English.
Reservoir VIC 3073. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How William Ruthven Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, William Ruthven Secondary College ranks 264th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Ruthven Primary School, a government 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. William Ruthven Secondary College scores 977, near average.
School zone
William Ruthven 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 William Ruthven Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs William Ruthven Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph the Worker SchoolCatholic Primary · Reservoir | 1.2 km | 1049 | 72 higher | 245 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 1.7 km | 954 | 23 lower | 252 |
| Reservoir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Reservoir | 1.8 km | 1070 | 93 higher | 312 |
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 1.8 km | 926 | 51 lower | 461 |
| Thomastown West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 1.9 km | 970 | 7 lower | 204 |
| St Clare's SchoolCatholic Primary · Thomastown | 2.0 km | 1043 | 66 higher | 319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Ruthven Secondary College a government school?
Yes, William Ruthven Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does William Ruthven Secondary College offer?
William Ruthven Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is William Ruthven Secondary College's ICSEA score?
William Ruthven Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 977, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend William Ruthven Secondary College?
William Ruthven Secondary College has 478 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near William Ruthven Secondary College?
The nearest schools to William Ruthven Secondary College are William Ruthven Primary School (0.1 km), Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus (0.7 km), St Joseph the Worker School (1.2 km).
Where is William Ruthven Secondary College located?
William Ruthven Secondary College is located in Reservoir, VIC 3073. Visit the school website at http://www.williamruthvensc.vic.edu.au.