Camberwell High School vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
St Dominic's School
Camberwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
146 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Camberwell High School Canterbury VIC | St Dominic's School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 348 | #62 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #265 of 1,472 | #96 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 824 | 146 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 559 | 85 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 21% |
| 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.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.6 vs 71.1).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Camberwell High School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 146.
- •Camberwell High School has grown faster over five years (-30% vs -46%).
- •Camberwell High School is a government school while St Dominic'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 Camberwell High School better than St Dominic's School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (82.6 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 St Dominic's School?
About 1.3 km 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 St Dominic's School has 11.5.
How do Camberwell High School and St Dominic's School rank in VIC?
Camberwell High School is 101st of 348 and St Dominic's School is 62nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.