Hallam Secondary College

Primary feeders

• Hallam Primary School — Hallam
• Southern Cross Primary School — Endeavour Hills
• Doveton College — Doveton
• Thomas Mitchell Primary School — Endeavour Hills
• James Cook Primary School — Endeavour Hills
• Fountain Gate Primary School — Narre Warren
• Kilberry Valley Primary School — Hampton Park
• Dandenong Primary School — Dandenong
• Dandenong South Primary School — Dandenong

Junior secondary

• Hallam Secondary College — Hallam

Senior secondary

• Hallam Secondary College — Hallam

Is Hallam Secondary College a good school?

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.

What are the NAPLAN results for Hallam Secondary College?

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.

How do I enrol my child at Hallam Secondary College?

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.

What are the fees for Hallam Secondary College?

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.

What are class sizes like at Hallam Secondary College?

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.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Hallam Secondary College?

Hallam Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0.

What is the community like at Hallam Secondary College?

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.