Port Melbourne Secondary College

Primary feeders

• South Melbourne Primary School — Southbank
• Docklands Primary School — Docklands
• South Melbourne Park Primary School — Albert Park
• Footscray City Primary School — Footscray
• Williamstown North Primary School — Williamstown
• Spotswood Primary School — Spotswood
• Yarraville West Primary School — Yarraville
• Carlton Gardens Primary School — Carlton
• Newport Lakes Primary School — Newport

Junior secondary

• Port Melbourne Secondary College — Port Melbourne

Senior secondary

• Port Melbourne Secondary College — Port Melbourne

Is Port Melbourne Secondary College a good school?

Port Melbourne Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 64.6/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 62/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1101, well above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Port Melbourne Secondary College?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Port Melbourne Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 566 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 599, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.

How do I enrol my child at Port Melbourne Secondary College?

Port Melbourne Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 416 students. It offers education for years 7-10. 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.

What are the fees for Port Melbourne Secondary College?

Port Melbourne 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 65/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Port Melbourne Secondary College?

Port Melbourne 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 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.

What is the community like at Port Melbourne Secondary College?

Port Melbourne Secondary College is located in Port Melbourne, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1101 (85th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.