Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is a government co-educational secondary school in Hoppers Crossing, VIC, serving 1467 students in Years 7–12 from a diverse, socio-economically disadvantaged community.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 64.0; the result is a B- overall.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is also known as HCSC, Hoppers Crossing SC and HCSC Hoppers Crossing.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #106 of 295.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College draws students from the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 975, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 530 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 552, 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.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,467 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.
Hoppers Crossing 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 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has a median ATAR of 64.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 97%.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is located in Hoppers Crossing, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 975 (35th 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.