Christian College Geelong vs Clairvaux Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian College Geelong
Highton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,908 students · ICSEA 1098
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Christian College Geelong Highton VIC | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 239 | #426 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #178 of 1,259 | #1072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,908 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 902 / 1,006 | 304 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 209.1 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 119.3 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au | www.ccsbelmont.com.au |
The verdict
- •Christian College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 69.3).
- •Christian College Geelong has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.7).
- •Christian College Geelong is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 631.
- •Christian College Geelong has grown faster over five years (89% vs -5%).
- •Christian College Geelong is a independent school while Clairvaux Catholic School is a catholic 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 Christian College Geelong better than Clairvaux Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Christian College Geelong ranks higher (75.0 vs 69.3 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 Christian College Geelong and Clairvaux Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Highton and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian College Geelong has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Christian College Geelong and Clairvaux Catholic School rank in VIC?
Christian College Geelong is 61st of 239 and Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.