Gisborne Secondary College
Gisborne Secondary College is a government secondary school in Gisborne, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 961 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Gisborne VIC 3437. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gisborne Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Gisborne Secondary College ranks 181st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Brigid's School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Gisborne Secondary College scores 1017, near average.
School zone
Gisborne Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Gisborne
Gisborne Secondary College is located in Gisborne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,294/wk and median rent of $423/wk. Population: 10,142.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gisborne suburb profileSchools near Gisborne Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gisborne Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's SchoolCatholic Primary · Gisborne | 0.9 km | 1065 | 48 higher | 216 |
| Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gisborne | 1.0 km | 1066 | 49 higher | 481 |
| Willowbank Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gisborne | 2.6 km | 1056 | 39 higher | 373 |
| New Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Gisborne | 4.1 km | 1080 | 63 higher | 440 |
| Holy Cross Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · New Gisborne | 4.8 km | 1063 | 46 higher | 210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gisborne Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Gisborne Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gisborne Secondary College offer?
Gisborne Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Gisborne Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Gisborne Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1017, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gisborne Secondary College?
Gisborne Secondary College has 961 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gisborne Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Gisborne Secondary College are St Brigid's School (0.9 km), Gisborne Primary School (1.0 km), Willowbank Primary School (2.6 km).
Where is Gisborne Secondary College located?
Gisborne Secondary College is located in Gisborne, VIC 3437. Visit the school website at http://www.gisbornesc.vic.edu.au/.