Caroline Chisholm Catholic College vs Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception 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.
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Braybrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1036
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School
Sunshine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Braybrook VIC | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 348 | #266 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #345 of 1,472 | #562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,555 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 848 | 155 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 297 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ | www.olsunshine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 67.5).
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 317.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School ranks higher (74.7 vs 67.5 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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Braybrook and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has 13.0.
How do Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School rank in VIC?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is 117th of 348 and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is 266th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.