Collingwood English Language School vs Victorian School Of Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 837 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
Victorian School Of Languages
Collingwood · Government combined
| Measure | Collingwood English Language School Collingwood VIC | Victorian School Of Languages Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | – |
| Students | 357 | – |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 192 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 67.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwoodels.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 English Language School 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 English Language School and Victorian School Of Languages?
About 837 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 English Language School and Victorian School Of Languages rank in VIC?
Collingwood English Language School is unranked and Victorian School Of Languages is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.