Braemar College vs St Ambrose's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braemar College
Woodend · Independent combined · 5-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1121
St Ambrose's School
Woodend · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Braemar College Woodend VIC | St Ambrose's School Woodend VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 239 | #261 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #265 of 1,259 | #554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,094 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 559 | 101 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.3 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodend 3442 | Woodend 3442 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.braemar.vic.edu.au | www.sawoodend.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 69.9).
- •Braemar College has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braemar College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Braemar College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 225.
- •Braemar College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
- •Braemar College is a independent school while St Ambrose'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 Braemar College better than St Ambrose's School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose's School ranks higher (74.8 vs 69.9 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 Braemar College and St Ambrose's School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Woodend and Woodend in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braemar College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose's School has 14.4.
How do Braemar College and St Ambrose's School rank in VIC?
Braemar College is 81st of 239 and St Ambrose's School is 261st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.