Craigieburn Secondary College vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn Secondary College
Craigieburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 918
Kolbe Catholic College
Greenvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Craigieburn Secondary College Craigieburn VIC | Kolbe Catholic College Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #342 of 348 | #216 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1382 of 1,472 | #743 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 536 | 652 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 165 | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.1 | 109.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 78.9 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 22.0).
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigieburn Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 1,008.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -12%).
- •Craigieburn Secondary College is a government school while Kolbe Catholic 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 Craigieburn Secondary College better than Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Kolbe Catholic College ranks higher (50.1 vs 22.0 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 Craigieburn Secondary College and Kolbe Catholic College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn Secondary College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 11.9.
How do Craigieburn Secondary College and Kolbe Catholic College rank in VIC?
Craigieburn Secondary College is 342nd of 348 and Kolbe Catholic College is 216th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.