Lowanna College
Lowanna College is a government secondary school in Newborough, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,073 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Newborough VIC 3825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Lowanna College compares
By ICSEA, Lowanna College ranks 324th 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 Newborough East Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Lowanna College scores 954, near average.
School zone
Lowanna 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 Newborough
Lowanna College is located in Newborough, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,165/wk and median rent of $230/wk. Population: 6,886.
Newborough suburb profileSchools near Lowanna College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lowanna College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborough East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newborough | 0.7 km | 955 | 1 higher | 299 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolCatholic Primary · Newborough | 1.0 km | 1006 | 52 higher | 266 |
| Moe (South Street) Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moe | 2.4 km | 890 | 64 lower | 241 |
| St Kieran's SchoolCatholic Primary · Moe | 2.8 km | 1000 | 46 higher | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lowanna College a government school?
Yes, Lowanna College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lowanna College offer?
Lowanna College offers 7-12.
What is Lowanna College's ICSEA score?
Lowanna College has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lowanna College?
Lowanna College has 1,073 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lowanna College?
The nearest schools to Lowanna College are Newborough East Primary School (0.7 km), Immaculate Heart of Mary School (1.0 km), Newborough Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Lowanna College located?
Lowanna College is located in Newborough, VIC 3825. Visit the school website at http://www.lowanna.vic.edu.au.