William Ruthven Secondary College

Primary feeders

• William Ruthven Primary School — Reservoir
• Thomastown Primary School — Thomastown
• Thomastown Meadows Primary School — Thomastown
• Reservoir Primary School — Reservoir
• Reservoir Views Primary School — Reservoir
• Thomastown East Primary School — Thomastown
• Reservoir West Primary School — Reservoir
• Moomba Park Primary School — Fawkner
• Norris Bank Primary School — Bundoora

Junior secondary

• William Ruthven Secondary College — Reservoir

Senior secondary

• William Ruthven Secondary College — Reservoir

Is William Ruthven Secondary College a good school?

William Ruthven Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.7/100, 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 977, slightly below the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for William Ruthven Secondary College?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at William Ruthven Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 516 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 539, 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.

How do I enrol my child at William Ruthven Secondary College?

William Ruthven Secondary College is a small government secondary school with approximately 478 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.

What are the fees for William Ruthven Secondary College?

William Ruthven 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.

What are class sizes like at William Ruthven Secondary College?

William Ruthven 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 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for William Ruthven Secondary College?

William Ruthven Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 59%.

What is the community like at William Ruthven Secondary College?

William Ruthven Secondary College is located in Reservoir, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 977 (36th 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.