Aitken College vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitken College
Greenvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,453 students · ICSEA 1102
Kolbe Catholic College
Greenvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Aitken College Greenvale VIC | Kolbe Catholic College Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 239 | #216 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 1,259 | #743 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,453 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 736 / 717 | 652 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.5 | 109.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 78.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencollege.edu.au | www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aitken College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 50.1).
- •Aitken College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Aitken College is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 1,293.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 14%).
- •Aitken College is a independent school while Kolbe Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aitken College better than Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Aitken College ranks higher (67.5 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aitken College and Kolbe Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 11.9.
How do Aitken College and Kolbe Catholic College rank in VIC?
Aitken College is 92nd of 239 and Kolbe Catholic College is 216th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.