Hallam Secondary College is a government co-ed secondary in Hallam that runs three focused pathways: a Sports Academy for team sports, a Creative and Performing Arts Academy, and a Trade Training Centre.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 51.0; the result is a C overall.
Hallam Secondary College is a government co-ed secondary in Hallam that runs three focused pathways: a Sports Academy for team sports, a Creative and Performing Arts Academy, and a Trade Training Centre. Entry to the sports and arts academies is selective. The school has a theatre and dedicated trade facilities, plus student support services including a school nurse and pathways hub. Known for a tight-knit community feel, it suits families whose teenagers are serious about sport, performing arts, or hands-on vocational learning.
Median ATAR 51.0 ranks #470 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #246 of 297.
Hallam Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 36/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 923, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hallam Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 506 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 511, well 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.
Hallam Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 716 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.
Hallam 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 38/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Hallam 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 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below the national benchmark.
Hallam Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0.
Hallam Secondary College is located in Hallam, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 923 (16th 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.