Mid-sized government co-ed secondary (7–12) in Hastings, Victoria; 747 students.
NAPLAN 31 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a C overall.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Western Port Secondary College draws students from the Western Port Secondary College (and 3 more zones).
Western Port Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 957, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Western Port Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 511 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 535, 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.
Western Port Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 747 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.
Western Port 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 46/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Western Port Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.
Western Port Secondary College has a median ATAR of 56.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 58%.
Western Port Secondary College is located in Hastings, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 957 (28th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.