Port Melbourne Secondary College
Port Melbourne Secondary College is a government secondary school in Port Melbourne, VIC offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1101, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 34% of students have a language background other than English.
Port Melbourne VIC 3207. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Port Melbourne Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Port Melbourne Secondary College ranks 50th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Melbourne Primary School, a government primary 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. Port Melbourne Secondary College scores 1101, above average.
School zone
Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne Secondary College is located in Port Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,372/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 17,633.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Melbourne suburb profileSchools near Port Melbourne Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Port Melbourne Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Melbourne | 0.4 km | 1134 | 33 higher | 697 |
| Albert Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Albert Park | 1.9 km | 1127 | 26 higher | 1,657 |
| South Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Southbank | 1.9 km | 1144 | 43 higher | 502 |
| Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Melbourne | 2.0 km | 1154 | 53 higher | 369 |
| Albert Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Albert Park | 2.1 km | 1156 | 55 higher | 430 |
| Docklands Primary School-Bundha CampusGovernment Primary · Docklands | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Melbourne Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Port Melbourne Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Port Melbourne Secondary College offer?
Port Melbourne Secondary College offers 7-10.
What is Port Melbourne Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Port Melbourne Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1101, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Port Melbourne Secondary College?
Port Melbourne Secondary College has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Port Melbourne Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Port Melbourne Secondary College are Port Melbourne Primary School (0.4 km), Port Phillip Specialist School (1.0 km), Albert Park College-Environmental Arts Hub (1.3 km).
Where is Port Melbourne Secondary College located?
Port Melbourne Secondary College is located in Port Melbourne, VIC 3207. Visit the school website at https://www.portmelbournesc.vic.edu.au.