Collingwood English Language School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood English Language School
Collingwood · Government special · Prep-12
357 students · ICSEA 906
St Joseph's School
Collingwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Collingwood English Language School Collingwood VIC | St Joseph's School Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 357 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 192 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collingwood English Language School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 6.7).
- •Collingwood English Language School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 62.
- •Collingwood English Language School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -31%).
- •Collingwood English Language School 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 English Language School better than St Joseph's School?
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 English Language School and St Joseph's School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Collingwood and Collingwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood English Language School has 5.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.7.
How do Collingwood English Language School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Collingwood English Language School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.