Caroline Chisholm Catholic College vs Western English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 653 m 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
Western English Language School
Braybrook · Government special · Prep-10
502 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Braybrook VIC | Western English Language School Braybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #345 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,555 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 848 | 230 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 297 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 100.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Braybrook 3019 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ | www.wels.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western English Language School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 12.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 502.
- •Western English Language School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 11%).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Western English Language School is a government 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 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College better than Western English Language School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Western English Language School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Braybrook and Braybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western English Language School has 5.0.
How do Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Western English Language School rank in VIC?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is 117th of 348 and Western English Language School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.