Catholic College Sale vs St Thomas' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic College Sale
Sale · Catholic high school · 7-12
872 students · ICSEA 1015
St Thomas' School
Sale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Catholic College Sale Sale VIC | St Thomas' School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 348 | #704 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #527 of 1,472 | #2090 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 872 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 429 | 153 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au | www.sttsale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic College Sale scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 58.0).
- •St Thomas' School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic College Sale has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Catholic College Sale is the larger school with 872 students compared with 289.
- •Catholic College Sale has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Catholic College Sale better than St Thomas' School?
On the Success Index, Catholic College Sale ranks higher (59.5 vs 58.0 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 Catholic College Sale and St Thomas' School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic College Sale has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' School has 14.0.
How do Catholic College Sale and St Thomas' School rank in VIC?
Catholic College Sale is 158th of 348 and St Thomas' School is 704th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.