Sunshine College
Sunshine College is a government secondary school in Sunshine West, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 952, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,217 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.
Sunshine West VIC 3020. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunshine College compares
By ICSEA, Sunshine College ranks 327th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf Facility, a government secondary school 0.0 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. Sunshine College scores 952, near average.
School zone
Sunshine 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 Sunshine West
Sunshine College is located in Sunshine West, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,416/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 18,552.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunshine West suburb profileSchools near Sunshine College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunshine College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 0.3 km | 1029 | 77 higher | 360 |
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 1015 | 63 higher | 515 |
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.9 km | 999 | 47 higher | 856 |
| Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training UnitGovernment Secondary · Sunshine | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 1.3 km | 1076 | 124 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine College a government school?
Yes, Sunshine College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunshine College offer?
Sunshine College offers 7-12.
What is Sunshine College's ICSEA score?
Sunshine College has an ICSEA score of 952, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunshine College?
Sunshine College has 1,217 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunshine College?
The nearest schools to Sunshine College are Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf Facility (0.0 km), Sunshine Heights Primary School (0.3 km), Glengala Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Sunshine College located?
Sunshine College is located in Sunshine West, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.sunshine.vic.edu.au.