Concord School vs Loyola College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 527 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord School
Bundoora · Government special · U
424 students · ICSEA 1007
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Concord School Bundoora VIC | Loyola College Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #130 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 424 | 1,443 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 285 | 738 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 123.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 62.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordsch.vic.edu.au/ | www.loyola.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loyola College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concord School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 11.7).
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 424.
- •Loyola College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
- •Concord School is a government school while Loyola College 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 Concord School better than Loyola College?
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 Concord School and Loyola College?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Bundoora and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord School has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loyola College has 11.7.
How do Concord School and Loyola College rank in VIC?
Concord School is unranked and Loyola College is 130th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.