Aquinas College vs Kilbreda College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 23 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
Kilbreda College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Aquinas College Ringwood VIC | Kilbreda College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 348 | #60 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 1,472 | #133 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,659 | 928 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 849 | 928 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.8 | 79.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 49.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.vic.edu.au | www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.8 vs 76.1).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 928.
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 Kilbreda College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aquinas College and Kilbreda College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilbreda College has 11.7.
How do Aquinas College and Kilbreda College rank in VIC?
Aquinas College is 48th of 348 and Kilbreda College is 60th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.