Also known as Somerville SC and SSC Somerville
NAPLAN 22 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 51.0; the result is a B- overall.
Somerville Secondary College is also known as Somerville SC and SSC Somerville.
Median ATAR 51.0 ranks #463 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #244 of 295.
Somerville Secondary College draws students from the Somerville Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Somerville Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.2/100, 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− (slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 983 (39th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Somerville Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 512 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.
Somerville Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 582 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.
Somerville 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.
Somerville Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. 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. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Somerville Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0.
Somerville Secondary College is located in Somerville, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 983 (39th 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.