Large government co-ed secondary (Yr 7–12) in Williamstown, VIC serving 1,527 students.
NAPLAN averaging +28 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 77.0; the result is a B- overall.
Median ATAR 77.0 ranks #75 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #13 of 295 (top 4%).
Williamstown High School draws students from the Williamstown High School (and 1 more zone).
Williamstown High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 63/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1112, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Williamstown High School, Year 7 students averaged 568 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 597, 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.
Williamstown High School is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,527 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.
Williamstown High School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Williamstown High School 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 66/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Williamstown High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Williamstown High School has a median ATAR of 77.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 245%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Williamstown High School is located in Williamstown, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1112 (87th 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.