VIC · Government Secondary
Colac Secondary College
Colac 3250 · 7-12
Colac Secondary College is a government secondary school in Colac, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Colac Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Colac Secondary College ranks 322nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning School, a government combined school 0.6 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. Colac Secondary College scores 955 — near average.
School zone
Colac 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 Colac
Colac Secondary College is located in Colac, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,108/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 9,243.
View full Colac suburb profile →Schools near Colac Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Colac Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College ColacCatholic Secondary · Colac | 1.0 km | 1015 | 60 higher | 744 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Elliminyt | 1.0 km | 1025 | 70 higher | 398 |
| Elliminyt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elliminyt | 1.2 km | 996 | 41 higher | 229 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Colac | 1.9 km | 1025 | 70 higher | 266 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colac Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Colac Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Colac Secondary College offer?
Colac Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Colac Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Colac Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Colac Secondary College?
Colac Secondary College has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Colac Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Colac Secondary College are Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning School (0.6 km), Saints College - Colac Campus (0.8 km), Trinity College Colac (1.0 km).
Where is Colac Secondary College located?
Colac Secondary College is located in Colac, VIC 3250. Visit the school website at http://www.colac-sc.vic.edu.au.