Government co-ed secondary (Yr 7–12) in North Geelong, VIC; 989 students.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B overall.
North Geelong Secondary College is also known as NGSC, North Geelong SC and NGSC North Geelong.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
North Geelong Secondary College draws students from the North Geelong Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
North Geelong Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 961, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at North Geelong Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 523 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 550, 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.
North Geelong Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 989 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.
North Geelong 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 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
North Geelong Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
North Geelong Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 121%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
North Geelong Secondary College is located in North Geelong, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 961 (29th 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.