Tarneit Senior College
Tarneit Senior College is a government secondary school in Tarneit, VIC offering 10-12. 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 895 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 84% of students have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tarneit Senior College compares
By ICSEA, Tarneit Senior College ranks 208th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tarneit P-9 College, a government combined school 0.4 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. Tarneit Senior College scores 1005, near average.
School zone
Tarneit Senior 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 Tarneit
Tarneit Senior College is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near Tarneit Senior College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tarneit Senior College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarneit P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Tarneit | 0.4 km | 1026 | 21 higher | 2,010 |
| Nearnung Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 0.9 km | 1045 | 40 higher | 485 |
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 1.2 km | 1068 | 63 higher | 384 |
| Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.2 km | 1051 | 46 higher | 1,640 |
| St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit North | 1.3 km | 1104 | 99 higher | 204 |
| Wimba Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.4 km | 1053 | 48 higher | 446 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 2.3 km | 1053 | 48 higher | 441 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarneit Senior College a government school?
Yes, Tarneit Senior College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tarneit Senior College offer?
Tarneit Senior College offers 10-12.
What is Tarneit Senior College's ICSEA score?
Tarneit Senior College has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tarneit Senior College?
Tarneit Senior College has 895 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tarneit Senior College?
The nearest schools to Tarneit Senior College are Tarneit P-9 College (0.4 km), Nearnung Primary School (0.9 km), Warringa Park School - Polly Parade Campus (1.0 km).
Where is Tarneit Senior College located?
Tarneit Senior College is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.tarneitsc.vic.edu.au.