Ashwood High School vs Salesian College Chadstone
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood High School
Ashwood · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 1093
Salesian College Chadstone
Chadstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Ashwood High School Ashwood VIC | Salesian College Chadstone Chadstone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 348 | #56 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 1,472 | #127 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 989 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 581 | 0 / 982 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Chadstone 3148 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashwood.vic.edu.au | www.salesian.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 76.4).
- •Salesian College Chadstone has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •Ashwood High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 982.
- •Ashwood High School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -13%).
- •Ashwood High School is a government school while Salesian College Chadstone 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 Ashwood High School better than Salesian College Chadstone?
On the Success Index, Ashwood High School ranks higher (80.1 vs 76.4 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 Ashwood High School and Salesian College Chadstone?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Chadstone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwood High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salesian College Chadstone has 11.0.
How do Ashwood High School and Salesian College Chadstone rank in VIC?
Ashwood High School is 30th of 348 and Salesian College Chadstone is 56th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.