Aquinas College vs Heathmont College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Ringwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,659 students · ICSEA 1085
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Aquinas College Ringwood VIC | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #201 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 1,472 | #684 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,659 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 849 | 297 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.8 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Heathmont 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.vic.edu.au | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 52.4).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 667.
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Heathmont College is a government 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 Aquinas College better than Heathmont College?
On the Success Index, Aquinas College ranks higher (76.8 vs 52.4 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 Aquinas College and Heathmont College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Heathmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathmont College has 12.1.
How do Aquinas College and Heathmont College rank in VIC?
Aquinas College is 48th of 348 and Heathmont College is 201st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.