Brunswick Secondary College is a co-ed government secondary school known for a strong instrumental music program and structured pastoral care through its house system.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 70.0; the result is a B- overall.
Brunswick Secondary College is a co-ed government secondary school known for a strong instrumental music program and structured pastoral care through its house system. The school offers vocational pathways alongside traditional academics, with a SEAL program for selective entry and dedicated international student support. Duke of Edinburgh awards are a recognised feature. The school suits families wanting a musically engaged community with clear pastoral structures and practical vocational options.
Median ATAR 70.0 ranks #153 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #44 of 297.
Brunswick Secondary College draws students from the Brunswick Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Brunswick Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 63/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1119, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Brunswick Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 565 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 592, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Brunswick Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,074 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Brunswick Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 66/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Brunswick Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Brunswick Secondary College has a median ATAR of 70.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 151%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Brunswick Secondary College is located in Brunswick, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1119 (89th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.