Government co-ed secondary (Year 7–12) in Newcomb, Victoria, with 515 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 51.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Newcomb Secondary College is also known as Newcomb SC and NSC Newcomb.
Median ATAR 51.0 ranks #463 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #244 of 295.
Newcomb Secondary College draws students from the Newcomb Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Newcomb Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.7/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 39/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 950, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Newcomb Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 491 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 524, 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.
Newcomb Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 515 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.
Newcomb 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 41/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Newcomb Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Newcomb Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 88%.
Newcomb Secondary College is located in Newcomb, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 950 (25th 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.