Viewbank College Top 100

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational , Homestay School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
AddressWARREN ROAD Rosanna VIC 3084
Phone03 9458 2811
Website http://viewbank.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1177
Boys626
Girls551
ICSEA Value1090
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$10,368
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government16%
State/Territory Government70%
Fees, parent contributions etc10%
Others4%
School Ranking History for Viewbank College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Viewbank College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1176; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.3/1
ICSEA Score: 1090;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 29%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 20% 33% 40%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1140; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.8/1
ICSEA Score: 1087;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 19% 35% 39%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1135; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15/1
Student Attendence Rate: 98%
ICSEA Score: 1085;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 28%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 8% 19% 35% 38%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1128; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 1079;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 23%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 20% 37% 36%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1125; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.6/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1082;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 24%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 13% 15% 38% 34%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1076; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1083;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 15% 18% 28% 39%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1105; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1091;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 3% 13% 29% 56%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

40%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1090
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1176
  • Non-English Speaking29%
  • Top Quarter40%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter20%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2014

39%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1087
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1140
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter39%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter19%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2013

38%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1085
  • Attendence Rate98%
  • Enrollments1135
  • Non-English Speaking28%
  • Top Quarter38%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter19%
  • Bottom Quarter8%

2012

36%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1079
  • Attendence Rate97%
  • Enrollments1128
  • Non-English Speaking23%
  • Top Quarter36%
  • Middle Top Quarter37%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter20%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2011

34%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1082
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1125
  • Non-English Speaking24%
  • Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Top Quarter38%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter15%
  • Bottom Quarter13%

2010

39%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1083
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1076
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter39%
  • Middle Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter18%
  • Bottom Quarter15%

2009

56%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1091
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1105
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter56%
  • Middle Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter3%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 111st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 70
  • Reading 68
  • Writing 78
  • Language 69
  • Numeracy 67
2010

Rank 128th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 73
  • Language 66
  • Numeracy 65
2011

Rank 95th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 72
  • Writing 82
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 67
2012

Rank 119th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 70
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 75
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 68
2013

Rank 80th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 75
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 79
  • Language 74
  • Numeracy 76
2014

Rank 82nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 83
  • Language 72
  • Numeracy 71
2015

Rank 85th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 72
  • Writing 83
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 73
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 100th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 245
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.8
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 100th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 242
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.8
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 91st 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 281
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 11.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.4
  • Number of 50 0.4
2012

Rank 172nd 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 265
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 1.1
2013

Rank 176th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 266
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.3
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 127th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 266
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 1.1
2015

Rank 124th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 286
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.6
  • 48+ Students% 1.0
  • Number of 50 0.3

About Viewbank College

Viewbank College is the outstanding government college of the northern region, and is viewed as the leading college in the City of Banyule. The college motto ‘Caring for Excellence’ encourages students to excel and achieve in a caring and supportive environment. Viewbank College is noted for its VCE excellence and this is a testimony to the strength of the curriculum and the expertise of its highly committed staff. The college offers an impressive Enhanced/Acceleration Program and Student Leadership Program. In order to achieve success and personal growth, students are encouraged to be involved in extensive cocurricular activities. The college is known for its exciting music and performance program, its dynamic German and Japanese programs and for offering students opportunities to excel through debating, public speaking, sporting and visual arts programs. It promotes a warm, caring environment that encourages and prepares students to become active, effective members of their community.

Viewbank College's Values

In 2010, the college reviewed its values. Parents, staff and students all had input into the new College Values. The College Values are:

Responsibility
Experience
Strive
Purpose
Excellence
Care
Teamwork

Facilities

Viewbank College has outstanding state-of-the-art facilities, including the Banyule Theatre and an impressive oval and soccer field, which enhance the opportunities for students to perform at their best.

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $525
Year 12 are $545

International Fee

Year 10 are $12,210
Year 12 are $13,640

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1125 students all in secondary (Very Big)
181 in Year 12
266 in VCE level 3/4 Units
68 in VCE VET

Gender

49% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: German, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

56 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: German, Japanese

Selected senior secondary results

6% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 30;
satisfactory completions of VCE 99%, of VET 89%

Activities and Support

14 music options; 16 sporting activities; 20 other clubs or activities; 10 support staff.

Destinations

76% to university
22% to TAFE
2% to work

Schools closest to Viewbank College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Banyule Primary SchoolTop 100 BANYULE ROADRosanna 3084 Primary Government 0.72 km
Viewbank Primary School NEVIN PARADEViewbank 3084 Primary Government 0.91 km
St Martin of Tours School 5 SILK STRosanna 3084 Primary Catholic 1.07 km
Rosanna Golf Links Primary School INTERLAKEN PARADERosanna 3084 Primary Government 1.18 km
Macleod College CARWARP STREETMacleod 3085 Combined Government 2 km
Heidelberg Primary School CAPE STREETHeidelberg 3084 Primary Government 2.18 km
Our Lady of Mercy CollegeTop 100 52 CAPE STHeidelberg 3084 Secondary Catholic 2.42 km
St John's Primary School 55 CAPE STHeidelberg 3084 Primary Catholic 2.47 km
Streeton Primary School YALLAMBIE ROADYallambie 3085 Primary Government 2.62 km