Copperfield College is a government secondary school with a strong pastoral approach and tight-knit community feel.
NAPLAN 22 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 64.0; the result is a C overall.
Copperfield College is a government secondary school with a strong pastoral approach and tight-knit community feel. It serves co-ed students in Delahey with multiple pathways: VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and dedicated VET programs. The school offers Italian and Japanese language studies, and runs well-regarded STEM and Robotics programs alongside Performing Arts. Student voice is valued through leadership and SRC opportunities. Learning support includes integrated EAL, literacy and numeracy assistance, and a wellbeing team. A scholarship program supports gifted students. It suits families wanting a school that combines practical skills training with traditional academic pathways in a supportive, connected environment.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #285 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #107 of 297.
Copperfield College draws students from the Copperfield College (and 3 more zones).
Copperfield College has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 962, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Copperfield College, Year 7 students averaged 518 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 546, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Copperfield College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,846 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.
Copperfield 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 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Copperfield College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Copperfield College has a median ATAR of 64.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 94%.
Copperfield College is located in Delahey, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 962 (30th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.