Caulfield Grammar School vs The Geelong College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield Grammar School
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,555 students · ICSEA 1157
The Geelong College
Newtown · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,573 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Caulfield Grammar School St Kilda East VIC | The Geelong College Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 239 | #21 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #20 of 1,259 | #36 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 3,555 | 1,573 |
| Girls / boys | 1,789 / 1,766 | 730 / 843 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 456 | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | 492 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22.6% | 14% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 389.2 | 162.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 263.7 | 133.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au | www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (87.8 vs 85.8).
- •Caulfield Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caulfield Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
- •Caulfield Grammar School is the larger school with 3,555 students compared with 1,573.
- •The Geelong College has grown faster over five years (19% vs 12%).
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 Caulfield Grammar School better than The Geelong College?
On the Success Index, Caulfield Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 85.8 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 Caulfield Grammar School and The Geelong College?
About 66 km in a straight line, between St Kilda East and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield Grammar School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Geelong College has 9.7.
How do Caulfield Grammar School and The Geelong College rank in VIC?
Caulfield Grammar School is 13th of 239 and The Geelong College is 21st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.