Christway College vs Yesodei HaTorah College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 15 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
Yesodei HaTorah College
Elwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Christway College Clarinda VIC | Yesodei HaTorah College Elwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 239 | #73 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,259 | #224 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 864 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 424 / 440 | 17 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 17.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Elwood 3184 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christway.vic.edu.au | bettereducation.com.au/IndependentSchoolView0.aspx?Name=Yesodei%20Hatorah%20College,3184 |
The verdict
- •Yesodei HaTorah College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 68.4).
- •Yesodei HaTorah College has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yesodei HaTorah College has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.5).
- •Christway College is the larger school with 864 students compared with 149.
- •Christway College has grown faster over five years (49% vs -11%).
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 Yesodei HaTorah College?
On the Success Index, Yesodei HaTorah College ranks higher (72.1 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 Yesodei HaTorah College?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Elwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christway College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yesodei HaTorah College has 7.3.
How do Christway College and Yesodei HaTorah College rank in VIC?
Christway College is 89th of 239 and Yesodei HaTorah College is 73rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.