Collingwood College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 457 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood College
Collingwood · Government combined · Prep-12
691 students · ICSEA 1022
St Joseph's School
Collingwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Collingwood College Collingwood VIC | St Joseph's School Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 354 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwood.vic.edu.au | www.sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collingwood College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 30.1).
- •Collingwood College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 10.5).
- •Collingwood College is the larger school with 691 students compared with 62.
- •Collingwood College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -31%).
- •Collingwood College is a government school while St Joseph'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 Collingwood College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Collingwood College ranks higher (48.5 vs 30.1 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 Collingwood College and St Joseph's School?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Collingwood and Collingwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.7.
How do Collingwood College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Collingwood College is 159th of 239 and St Joseph's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.