Christway College vs St Andrew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christway College
Clarinda · Independent combined · Prep-12
864 students · ICSEA 1111
St Andrew's School
Clayton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Christway College Clarinda VIC | St Andrew's School Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 239 | #388 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,259 | #959 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 864 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 424 / 440 | 131 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christway.vic.edu.au | www.saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 68.4).
- •Christway College has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christway College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Christway College is the larger school with 864 students compared with 319.
- •Christway College has grown faster over five years (49% vs -11%).
- •Christway College is a independent school while St Andrew's 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 Christway College better than St Andrew's School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's School ranks higher (70.7 vs 68.4 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 Christway College and St Andrew's School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christway College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's School has 13.1.
How do Christway College and St Andrew's School rank in VIC?
Christway College is 89th of 239 and St Andrew's School is 388th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.