Brauer Secondary College vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brauer Secondary College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 982
St John's School
Dennington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Brauer Secondary College Warrnambool VIC | St John's School Dennington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | #682 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 1,472 | #2030 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 866 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 472 | 141 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.9 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Dennington 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brauer.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjdennington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 43.5).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brauer Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Brauer Secondary College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 273.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 7%).
- •Brauer Secondary College is a government school while St John'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 Brauer Secondary College better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (58.8 vs 43.5 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 Brauer Secondary College and St John's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Dennington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brauer Secondary College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 12.9.
How do Brauer Secondary College and St John's School rank in VIC?
Brauer Secondary College is 250th of 348 and St John's School is 682nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.