Brunswick Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick Secondary College
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1119
St Joseph's School
Brunswick West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Brunswick Secondary College Brunswick VIC | St Joseph's School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 348 | #178 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #23 of 1,472 | #340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,074 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 560 | 91 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.1 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brunswick 3056 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswick.vic.edu.au | www.sjbwickw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 77.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brunswick Secondary College is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 186.
- •Brunswick Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -33%).
- •Brunswick Secondary College is a government 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 Brunswick Secondary College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick Secondary College ranks higher (84.2 vs 77.9 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 Brunswick Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.5.
How do Brunswick Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Brunswick Secondary College is 9th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 178th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.