Also known as WPSC, WPSC Hastings and Western Port SC
NAPLAN 31 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B- overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Western Port Secondary College’s website.
Specialisms: Vocational and vocation-based subjects
Gifted & accelerated: Youth Excellence Stream (YES Program)
Learning support: The Inclusion Centre
Co-curricular: Instrumental Music Program
Western Port Secondary College is also known as WPSC, WPSC Hastings and Western Port SC.
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 43.1/100, 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 957 (28th percentile; the national average is 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 grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
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. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below average.
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, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 957 (28th 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.