Braybrook College vs Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 940 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braybrook College
Braybrook · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 977
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Braybrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Braybrook College Braybrook VIC | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Braybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 348 | #117 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 1,472 | #345 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 1,555 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 735 | 707 / 848 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 297 |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.9 | 130.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 76.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Braybrook 3019 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.braybrooksc.vic.edu.au | www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 47.7).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 1,373.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Braybrook College is a government school while Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 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 Braybrook College better than Caroline Chisholm Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (67.5 vs 47.7 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 Braybrook College and Caroline Chisholm Catholic College?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Braybrook and Braybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braybrook College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has 12.0.
How do Braybrook College and Caroline Chisholm Catholic College rank in VIC?
Braybrook College is 226th of 348 and Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is 117th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.