Catholic Ladies' College Ltd vs Eltham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd
Eltham · Catholic high school · 7-12
901 students · ICSEA 1119
Eltham High School
Eltham · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Catholic Ladies' College Ltd Eltham VIC | Eltham High School Eltham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 348 | #82 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #26 of 1,472 | #199 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 901 | 1,326 |
| Girls / boys | 901 / – | 627 / 699 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | 204 |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 244 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.1 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 44.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Eltham 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clc.vic.edu.au | www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 73.3).
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Eltham High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 901.
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has grown faster over five years (19% vs -8%).
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd is a catholic school while Eltham High 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 Catholic Ladies' College Ltd better than Eltham High School?
On the Success Index, Catholic Ladies' College Ltd ranks higher (84.1 vs 73.3 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 Ladies' College Ltd and Eltham High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Eltham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eltham High School has 12.1.
How do Catholic Ladies' College Ltd and Eltham High School rank in VIC?
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd is 11th of 348 and Eltham High School is 82nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.