Catholic Regional College St Albans vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College St Albans
St Albans · Catholic high school · 7-10
582 students · ICSEA 932
Kolbe Catholic College
Greenvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Catholic Regional College St Albans St Albans VIC | Kolbe Catholic College Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #316 of 348 | #216 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1125 of 1,472 | #743 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 582 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 317 | 652 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 109.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 78.9 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au | www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 32.5).
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College St Albans has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 582.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 15%).
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 St Albans better than Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Kolbe Catholic College ranks higher (50.1 vs 32.5 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 Catholic Regional College St Albans and Kolbe Catholic College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College St Albans has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 11.9.
How do Catholic Regional College St Albans and Kolbe Catholic College rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College St Albans is 316th of 348 and Kolbe Catholic College is 216th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.