Surf Coast Secondary College
Surf Coast Secondary College is a government secondary school in Torquay, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 879 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Torquay VIC 3228. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Surf Coast Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Surf Coast Secondary College ranks 103rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Lisieux Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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. Surf Coast Secondary College scores 1060, above average.
School zone
Surf Coast 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 Surf Coast Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Surf Coast Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisieux Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Torquay | 0.8 km | 1106 | 46 higher | 333 |
| Torquay Coast Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torquay | 1.5 km | 1099 | 39 higher | 678 |
| St Therese SchoolCatholic Primary · Torquay | 2.2 km | 1119 | 59 higher | 332 |
| Torquay P-6 CollegeGovernment Primary · Torquay | 2.2 km | 1092 | 32 higher | 617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surf Coast Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Surf Coast Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Surf Coast Secondary College offer?
Surf Coast Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Surf Coast Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Surf Coast Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Surf Coast Secondary College?
Surf Coast Secondary College has 879 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Surf Coast Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Surf Coast Secondary College are Lisieux Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Torquay Coast Primary School (1.5 km), St Therese School (2.2 km).
Where is Surf Coast Secondary College located?
Surf Coast Secondary College is located in Torquay, VIC 3228. Visit the school website at http://www.surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/.