Also known as McClelland SC and MSC Frankston
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 64.0; the result is a B- overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on McClelland Secondary College’s website.
Specialisms: International Program
Gifted & accelerated: Elite Performance Program
McClelland Secondary College is also known as McClelland SC and MSC Frankston.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #106 of 295.
McClelland Secondary College draws students from the McClelland Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
McClelland Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.9/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 981 (38th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at McClelland Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 529 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 553, 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.
McClelland Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,089 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.
McClelland 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 B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
McClelland Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below average.
McClelland Secondary College has a median ATAR of 64.0.
McClelland Secondary College is located in Frankston, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 981 (38th 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.