Government co-ed secondary (Yr 7–12), 759 students, Cheltenham VIC.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 64.0; the result is a B- overall.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #106 of 295.
Cheltenham Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 57/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1054, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cheltenham Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 557 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 565, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Cheltenham Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 759 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.
Cheltenham 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 60/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Cheltenham Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Cheltenham Secondary College has a median ATAR of 64.0.
Cheltenham Secondary College is located in Cheltenham, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1054 (70th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.