Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Newtown, VIC; 1573 students.
NAPLAN averaging +29 above national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 80.0; the result is a B overall.
The Geelong College is also known as Thegeelong.
Median ATAR 80.0 ranks #55 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #41 of 136.
The Geelong College has an overall SchoolRank score of 56/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 65/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1156, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Geelong College, Year 3 students averaged 457 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 498, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 570, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 596, 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.
The Geelong College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,573 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Geelong College has approximate annual tuition fees of $29,679. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 42/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
The Geelong College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
The Geelong College has a median ATAR of 80.0.
The Geelong College is located in Newtown, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1156 (96th 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.