Caroline Chisholm Catholic College vs Galen Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 207 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Braybrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1036
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Braybrook VIC | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 348 | #150 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #345 of 1,472 | #474 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,555 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 848 | 495 / 478 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 297 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 62.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ | www.galen.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 61.7).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galen Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 973.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
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 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College better than Galen Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (67.5 vs 61.7 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 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Galen Catholic College?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Braybrook and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galen Catholic College has 10.2.
How do Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Galen Catholic College rank in VIC?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is 117th of 348 and Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.