Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership vs Galen Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 173 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership
Wangaratta · Catholic special · 7-12
45 students · ICSEA 975
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership Wangaratta VIC | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #150 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #474 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 45 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 24 | 495 / 478 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 62.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3676 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.borinya.catholic.edu.au | www.galen.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galen Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 10.2).
- •Galen Catholic College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 45.
- •Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
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 Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership better than Galen Catholic 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 Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership and Galen Catholic College?
About 173 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galen Catholic College has 10.2.
How do Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership and Galen Catholic College rank in VIC?
Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership is unranked and Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.