Government co-ed secondary college (Years 7–12) in Fraser Rise, Victoria, serving 1677 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B- overall.
Springside West Secondary College is also known as SWSC, SWSC Fraser Rise and Springside West SC.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Springside West Secondary College draws students from the Springside West Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Springside West Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1017, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Springside West Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 536 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 552, 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.
Springside West Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,677 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.
Springside West Secondary College is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Springside West 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 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Springside West Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Springside West Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 96%.
Springside West Secondary College is located in Fraser Rise, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1017 (54th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.