Australian Christian College Victoria vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College Victoria
Benalla · Independent combined · Prep-11
465 students · ICSEA 1009
St Joseph's School
Benalla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
391 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Australian Christian College Victoria Benalla VIC | St Joseph's School Benalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 239 | #634 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 1,259 | #1875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 465 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 216 | 206 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +869% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Benalla 3672 |
| Council area | Benalla | Benalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/benalla/ | www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 47.5).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College Victoria is the larger school with 465 students compared with 391.
- •Australian Christian College Victoria has grown faster over five years (869% vs 18%).
- •Australian Christian College Victoria is a independent school while St Joseph's School 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 Australian Christian College Victoria better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (60.7 vs 47.5 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 Australian Christian College Victoria and St Joseph's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Benalla and Benalla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College Victoria has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.4.
How do Australian Christian College Victoria and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Australian Christian College Victoria is 160th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 634th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.