Yarra Hills Secondary College

Primary feeders

• Pembroke Primary School — Mooroolbark
• Kilsyth Primary School — Kilsyth
• Mooroolbark East Primary School — Mooroolbark
• Bimbadeen Heights Primary School — Mooroolbark
• Ruskin Park Primary School — Croydon
• Manchester Primary School — Mooroolbark
• Gladesville Primary School — Kilsyth
• Croydon Primary School — Croydon
• Montrose Primary School — Montrose
• Dorset Primary School — Croydon
• Billanook Primary School — Montrose

Junior secondary

• Yarra Hills Secondary College — Mooroolbark

Senior secondary

• Yarra Hills Secondary College — Mooroolbark

Is Yarra Hills Secondary College a good school?

Yarra Hills Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 972, slightly below the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Yarra Hills Secondary College?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Yarra Hills 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 525, well 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 Yarra Hills Secondary College?

Yarra Hills Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 530 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 Yarra Hills Secondary College?

Yarra Hills 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 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Yarra Hills Secondary College?

Yarra Hills Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Yarra Hills Secondary College?

Yarra Hills Secondary College has a median ATAR of 51.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 102%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.

What is the community like at Yarra Hills Secondary College?

Yarra Hills Secondary College is located in Mooroolbark, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 972 (34th 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.