Catholic Regional College North Keilor vs Keilor Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College North Keilor
Keilor Lodge · Catholic high school · 7-10
642 students · ICSEA 1045
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Keilor Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Catholic Regional College North Keilor Keilor Lodge VIC | Keilor Downs Secondary College Keilor Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | #240 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 1,472 | #833 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,223 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 342 | 617 / 606 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 198 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 100.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Lodge 3038 | Keilor Downs 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcnk.com.au | www.kdc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 45.6).
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 642.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor is a catholic school while Keilor Downs Secondary College 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 Regional College North Keilor better than Keilor Downs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Catholic Regional College North Keilor ranks higher (63.4 vs 45.6 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 Regional College North Keilor and Keilor Downs Secondary College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Keilor Lodge and Keilor Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keilor Downs Secondary College has 12.2.
How do Catholic Regional College North Keilor and Keilor Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor is 141st of 348 and Keilor Downs Secondary College is 240th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.