Northcote High School Top 100

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
AddressST GEORGES ROAD Northcote VIC 3070
Website http://www.nhs.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1647
Boys880
Girls767
ICSEA Value1103
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$10,147
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government15%
State/Territory Government65%
Fees, parent contributions etc18%
Others3%
School Ranking History for Northcote High School
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Northcote High School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1647; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.3/1
ICSEA Score: 1103;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 37%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 15% 24% 50%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1618; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.3/1
ICSEA Score: 1097;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 41%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 12% 15% 27% 47%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1569; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1091;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 38%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 12% 17% 27% 44%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1546; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1090;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 35%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 10% 20% 29% 41%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1503; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.6/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1095;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 38%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 13% 33% 43%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1450; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.6/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1091;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 39%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 19% 17% 23% 41%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1378; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.1/1
Student Attendence Rate: 92%
ICSEA Score: 1082;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 45%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 4% 22% 48% 26%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

50%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1103
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1647
  • Non-English Speaking37%
  • Top Quarter50%
  • Middle Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter15%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2014

47%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1097
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1618
  • Non-English Speaking41%
  • Top Quarter47%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter15%
  • Bottom Quarter12%

2013

44%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1091
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments1569
  • Non-English Speaking38%
  • Top Quarter44%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter17%
  • Bottom Quarter12%

2012

41%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1090
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments1546
  • Non-English Speaking35%
  • Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter20%
  • Bottom Quarter10%

2011

43%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1095
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1503
  • Non-English Speaking38%
  • Top Quarter43%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2010

41%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1091
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1450
  • Non-English Speaking39%
  • Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Top Quarter23%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter17%
  • Bottom Quarter19%

2009

26%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1082
  • Attendence Rate92%
  • Enrollments1378
  • Non-English Speaking45%
  • Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Top Quarter48%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter4%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 124th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 65
  • Writing 69
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 69
2010

Rank 92nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 73
  • Writing 81
  • Language 69
  • Numeracy 70
2011

Rank 93rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 72
  • Language 69
  • Numeracy 71
2012

Rank 79th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 77
  • Reading 83
  • Writing 81
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 76
2013

Rank 89th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 72
  • Language 73
  • Numeracy 75
2014

Rank 95th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 73
  • Writing 77
  • Language 72
  • Numeracy 68
2015

Rank 89th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 72
  • Writing 81
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 71
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 174th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 363
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 165th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 389
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.8
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 178th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 394
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.1
  • 48+ Students% 0.3
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 145th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 409
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.4
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 157th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 452
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.1
  • 48+ Students% 1.1
  • Number of 50 0.9
2014

Rank 113rd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 477
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 9.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.0
  • Number of 50 0.4
2015

Rank 84th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 419
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 12.1
  • 48+ Students% 1.9
  • Number of 50 1.0

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $500
Year 12 are $500

International Fee

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

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1600 students all in secondary (Very Big)
250 in Year 12
452 in VCE level 3/4 Units
68 in VCE VET

Gender

48% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Modern Greek

Overview of senior secondary subjects

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

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian

Selected senior secondary results

7% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 30;
satisfactory completions of VCE 98%, of VET 82%

Activities and Support

14 music options; 27 sporting activities; 22 other clubs or activities; 24 support staff.

Destinations

67% to university
28% to TAFE
5% to work

Schools closest to Northcote High School

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Northcote Primary School 33 HELEN STREETNorthcote 3070 Primary Government 0.54 km
St Joseph's Primary School 39 JAMES STNorthcote 3070 Primary Catholic 0.75 km
Merri Creek Primary School MILLER STREETFitzroy North 3068 Primary Government 1.02 km
Santa Maria CollegeTop 100 50 SEPARATION STREETNorthcote 3070 Secondary Catholic 1 km
Brunswick East Primary School 195A STEWART STREETBrunswick East 3057 Primary Government 1.13 km
Deutsche Schule Melbourne 96 BARKLY STREETFitzroy North 3068 Primary Independent 1.27 km
Our Lady Help of Christians School 26 MILLER STREETBrunswick East 3057 Primary Catholic 1.4 km
Thornbury Primary School HUTTON STREETThornbury 3071 Primary Government 1.69 km
Fitzroy High School FALCONER STREETFitzroy North 3068 Secondary Government 1.77 km
St Mary's School 2 MANSFIELD STThornbury 3071 Primary Catholic 1.69 km