Emerald Secondary College
Emerald Secondary College is a government secondary school in Emerald, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1005, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Emerald VIC 3782. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Emerald Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Emerald Secondary College ranks 208th 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 Emerald Primary School, a government primary school 1.8 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. Emerald Secondary College scores 1005, near average.
School zone
Emerald 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.
Schools near Emerald Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emerald Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.8 km | 1061 | 56 higher | 445 |
| Cockatoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cockatoo | 3.7 km | 1009 | 4 higher | 306 |
| Monbulk CollegeGovernment Secondary · Monbulk | 5.3 km | 1044 | 39 higher | 583 |
| Monbulk Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Monbulk | 6.8 km | 1032 | 27 higher | 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Emerald Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Emerald Secondary College offer?
Emerald Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Emerald Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Emerald Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1005, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emerald Secondary College?
Emerald Secondary College has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emerald Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Emerald Secondary College are Emerald Primary School (1.8 km), Cockatoo Primary School (3.7 km), Macclesfield Primary School (4.1 km).
Where is Emerald Secondary College located?
Emerald Secondary College is located in Emerald, VIC 3782. Visit the school website at https://www.emeraldsc.vic.edu.au/.