Cornish College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cornish College
Bangholme · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1132
St Joseph's School
Chelsea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Cornish College Bangholme VIC | St Joseph's School Chelsea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 239 | #471 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #138 of 1,259 | #1274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 664 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 345 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bangholme 3175 | Chelsea 3196 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au | www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornish College scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 67.2).
- •Cornish College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornish College has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.5).
- •Cornish College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 317.
- •Cornish College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
- •Cornish College is a independent 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 Cornish College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Cornish College ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.2 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 Cornish College and St Joseph's School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bangholme and Chelsea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornish College has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Cornish College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Cornish College is 52nd of 239 and St Joseph's School is 471st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.