Newcomb Secondary College
81 - 85 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb VIC 3219
Newcomb Secondary College is a government secondary school in Newcomb, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 529 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 950, 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). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on public information from the school's own website, Newcomb Secondary College is a government secondary school in Newcomb, VIC, serving Years 7-12 students from the Bellarine Peninsula and eastern Geelong. It offers multiple pathways including VCE, VET, Vocational Major and VPC, alongside specialised programs such as P-TECH, Music Performance and an Enhanced Curriculum Option. The school describes a supportive, inclusive culture with a wellbeing program, house system, leadership opportunities, outdoor education and community activities.
Often praised
- Range of pathway options (VCE/VET/P-TECH)
- Strong wellbeing and inclusion focus
- Music and leadership programs
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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 | 26.0 |
| 2022 | 25.0 |
| 2021 | 27.0 |
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 High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | East Geelong | Public high school | 2.7 km | 998 | 976 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Geelong | Public high school | 4.4 km | 1,046 | 600 |
| The Geelong College | Newtown | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.2 km | 1,156 | 1,573 |
| Sacred Heart College | Newtown | Catholic high school | 5.4 km | 1,105 | 1,450 |
| Belmont High SchoolGifted class: SEALP | Belmont | Public high school | 5.7 km | 1,053 | 1,324 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong | Newtown | Catholic high school | 6.0 km | 1,075 | 1,742 |
| Iona College Geelong | Charlemont | Catholic high school | 6.3 km | 1,078 | 1,332 |
| Oberon High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Armstrong Creek | Public high school | 7.3 km | 1,023 | 1,117 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baimbridge College | Hamilton | Public high school · 7-12 | 291 | 949 |
| Cobram Secondary College | Cobram | Public high school · 7-12 | 505 | 952 |
| Kerang Technical High School | Kerang | Public high school · 7-12 | 233 | 948 |
| Neerim District Secondary College | Neerim South | Public high school · 7-12 | 244 | 948 |
| Sunshine College | Sunshine West | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,200 | 952 |
| Kurunjang Secondary College | Kurunjang | Public high school · 7-12 | 917 | 947 |
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.