Camberwell High School vs Siena College Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 911 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camberwell High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
824 students · ICSEA 1119
Siena College Ltd
Camberwell · Catholic high school · 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Camberwell High School Canterbury VIC | Siena College Ltd Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 348 | #20 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #265 of 1,472 | #41 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 824 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 559 | 691 / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 57.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 3126 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.camhigh.vic.edu.au | www.siena.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Siena College Ltd scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 71.1).
- •Siena College Ltd has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell High School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 691.
- •Siena College Ltd has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -30%).
- •Camberwell High School is a government school while Siena College Ltd 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 Camberwell High School better than Siena College Ltd?
On the Success Index, Siena College Ltd ranks higher (82.2 vs 71.1 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 Camberwell High School and Siena College Ltd?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camberwell High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena College Ltd has 12.0.
How do Camberwell High School and Siena College Ltd rank in VIC?
Camberwell High School is 101st of 348 and Siena College Ltd is 20th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.