Altona College vs Mount St Joseph Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 558 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona College
Altona · Government combined · Prep-12
796 students · ICSEA 1044
Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Altona · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,216 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Mount St Joseph Girls' College Altona VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #72 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #169 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 796 | 1,216 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 1,216 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 89.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 43.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Altona 3018 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.msj.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 61.4).
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 796.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 15%).
- •Altona College is a government school while Mount St Joseph Girls' 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 Altona College better than Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
On the Success Index, Mount St Joseph Girls' College ranks higher (75.1 vs 61.4 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 Altona College and Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Altona and Altona in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Joseph Girls' College has 13.6.
How do Altona College and Mount St Joseph Girls' College rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Mount St Joseph Girls' College is 72nd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.