ECG Secondary College is an independent co-ed school in Warragul built around hands-on, experiential learning.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
ECG Secondary College is an independent co-ed school in Warragul built around hands-on, experiential learning. It specialises in the VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate, with strong support through youth workers, learning support officers, and free confidential counselling. The school suits students who learn best by doing, with workshop, studio, and outdoor learning spaces at the heart of its approach. Progressive and inquiry-led, it prioritises pastoral care and outdoor learning alongside applied academics.
ECG Secondary College is also known as ECG SC, ECGsecondary and ESC Warragul.
ECG Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 24.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 34/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 957, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at ECG Secondary College, Year 9 students averaged 522 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 571 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.
ECG Secondary College is a small independent combined school with approximately 306 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
ECG Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 59% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 53%, which is below the national benchmark.
ECG Secondary College is located in Warragul, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 957 (28th 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.