Grovedale College
19 Wingarra Drive, Grovedale VIC 3216
Grovedale College is a government secondary school in Grovedale, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 708 students. Its ICSEA is 996, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information suggests Grovedale College is a government secondary school (years 7-12) in Grovedale, a southern Geelong suburb, established in 1979 and serving surrounding rural and surf coast communities. The school's own materials highlight a Sports Academy offering specialist coaching alongside leadership training, co-curricular arts and music programs, and Year 7 scholarships recognising academic, leadership, music and sporting achievement. It describes an emphasis on e-learning, a BYOD device program, and a stated commitment to inclusivity across culture, gender and religion.
Often praised
- Sports Academy coaching
- Arts and music programs
- Year 7 scholarships
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.0 |
| 2024 | 25.0 |
| 2023 | 25.0 |
| 2022 | 26.0 |
| 2021 | 24.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Lutheran College | Armstrong Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.4 km | 1,101 | 1,317 |
| Iona College Geelong | Charlemont | Catholic high school | 2.7 km | 1,078 | 1,332 |
| Christian College Geelong | Highton | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 1,098 | 1,908 |
| Belmont High SchoolGifted class: SEALP | Belmont | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,053 | 1,324 |
| Oberon High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Armstrong Creek | Public high school | 4.0 km | 1,023 | 1,117 |
| The Geelong College | Newtown | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.5 km | 1,156 | 1,573 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong | Newtown | Catholic high school | 6.7 km | 1,075 | 1,742 |
| Sacred Heart College | Newtown | Catholic high school | 6.9 km | 1,105 | 1,450 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clear CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Clear | Public high school · 7-12 | 921 | 996 |
| Greenvale Secondary College | Greenvale | Public high school · 7-11 | 658 | 997 |
| Fairhills High School | Knoxfield | Public high school · 7-12 | 409 | 994 |
| Geelong High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | East Geelong | Public high school · 7-12 | 976 | 998 |
| Gladstone Park Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Gladstone Park | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,196 | 994 |
| Edgars Creek Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Wollert | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,367 | 999 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.