Collingwood College vs Victorian School Of Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 516 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
Victorian School Of Languages
Collingwood · Government combined
| Measure | Collingwood College Collingwood VIC | Victorian School Of Languages Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | – |
| Students | 691 | – |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 354 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| 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% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 67.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | – |
| Indigenous students | 2% | – |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwood.vic.edu.au | www.vsl.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
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 Victorian School Of Languages?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Collingwood College and Victorian School Of Languages?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Collingwood and Collingwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Collingwood College and Victorian School Of Languages rank in VIC?
Collingwood College is 159th of 239 and Victorian School Of Languages is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.