VIC · Government Secondary
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool 3280 · 7-12
Warrnambool College is a government secondary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,070 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Warrnambool College compares
By ICSEA, Warrnambool College ranks 263rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 1.3 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Warrnambool College scores 979 — near average.
School zone
Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool
Warrnambool College is located in Warrnambool, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,385/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 31,308.
View full Warrnambool suburb profile →Schools near Warrnambool College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Warrnambool College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 1.3 km | 1068 | 89 higher | 622 |
| Warrnambool East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.4 km | 994 | 15 higher | 496 |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 1.5 km | 963 | 16 lower | 370 |
| King's CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrnambool | 1.7 km | 1083 | 104 higher | 276 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 1084 | 105 higher | 470 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.1 km | 1064 | 85 higher | 1,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrnambool College a government school?
Yes, Warrnambool College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Warrnambool College offer?
Warrnambool College offers 7-12.
What is Warrnambool College's ICSEA score?
Warrnambool College has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Warrnambool College?
Warrnambool College has 1,070 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Warrnambool College?
The nearest schools to Warrnambool College are St Joseph's School (1.3 km), Warrnambool East Primary School (1.4 km), Warrnambool Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Warrnambool College located?
Warrnambool College is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au.