Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a government secondary school in Werribee, VIC offering 7-8. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 437 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
Werribee VIC 3030. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College ranks 241st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nganboo Borron School, a government combined school 0.2 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. Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College scores 989, near average.
School zone
Walcom Ngarrwa 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 Werribee
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is located in Werribee, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,645/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 50,027.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Werribee suburb profileSchools near Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Werribee | 0.6 km | 1085 | 96 higher | 402 |
| Lollypop Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 0.8 km | 1034 | 45 higher | 390 |
| Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 1.3 km | 1015 | 26 higher | 1,081 |
| Iramoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 2.4 km | 944 | 45 lower | 516 |
| Laa Yulta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mambourin | 2.5 km | 1040 | 51 higher | 393 |
| Thomas Chirnside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 2.9 km | 963 | 26 lower | 295 |
| Riverwalk Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Werribee | 3.4 km | 1050 | 61 higher | 917 |
| Our Lady of the Southern CrossCatholic Primary · Manor Lakes | 3.5 km | 1079 | 90 higher | 486 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College offer?
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College offers 7-8.
What is Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has 437 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College are Nganboo Borron School (0.2 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Lollypop Creek Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College located?
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is located in Werribee, VIC 3030. Visit the school website at https://www.wnsc.vic.edu.au/.