Small government Years 11–12 college in Hawthorn, VIC, serving 374 students in a dedicated senior secondary learning environment.
Median ATAR 64.0 ranks #278 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #106 of 295.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 374 students. It offers education for years 11-12. 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.
Swinburne Senior 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.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College has a median ATAR of 64.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 181%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is located in Hawthorn, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1093 (82th 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.