Government Year 10–12 secondary college in Point Cook, Victoria, serving 531 students.
Homestead Senior Secondary College is also known as HSSC, HSSC Point Cook and Homestead Senior SC.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #106 of 295.
Homestead Senior Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 531 students. It offers education for years 10-12. 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.
Homestead Senior 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.
Homestead Senior Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is 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 90%, which is moderate.
Homestead Senior Secondary College has a median ATAR of 64.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 112%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Homestead Senior Secondary College is located in Point Cook, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1070 (75th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.