Also known as Monterey SC and MSC Frankston North
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 53.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Monterey Secondary College’s website.
Specialisms: Silvertop Sports Science Academy
Learning support: Numeracy Intervention Program; Literacy Intervention Program
Monterey Secondary College is also known as Monterey SC and MSC Frankston North.
Median ATAR 53.0 ranks #434 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #220 of 295.
Monterey Secondary College draws students from the Monterey Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Monterey Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 35.4/100, grade C+ (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 927 (17th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Monterey Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 499 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 518, 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.
Monterey Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 462 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.
Monterey 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− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Monterey Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 67%, which is below average.
Monterey Secondary College has a median ATAR of 53.0.
Monterey Secondary College is located in Frankston North, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 927 (17th 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.