Hume Central Secondary College is a government co-ed school in Broadmeadows with a strong pastoral character and tight-knit community.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Hume Central Secondary College is a government co-ed school in Broadmeadows with a strong pastoral character and tight-knit community. It draws students from diverse backgrounds and runs an English Language Centre for newly arrived families, alongside dedicated EAL/D and wellbeing support. The school is known for its instrumental music and performing arts programs, with recording studio and performance facilities on site. It also offers a Flexible Setting alternative program and Student Excellence Programs for different learning pathways.
Hume Central Secondary College is also known as HCSC, Hume Central SC and HCSC Broadmeadows.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #144 of 295.
Hume Central Secondary College draws students from the Hume Central Secondary College (and 3 more zones).
Hume Central Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 34.9/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 900 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hume Central Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 495 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 507, 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.
Hume Central Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,093 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.
Hume Central 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 grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Hume Central Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Hume Central Secondary College has a median ATAR of 60.0.
Hume Central Secondary College is located in Broadmeadows, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 900 (11th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.