De La Salle College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 100 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College
Malvern · Catholic combined · 6-12
890 students · ICSEA 1131
St Joseph's School
Malvern · Catholic primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | De La Salle College Malvern VIC | St Joseph's School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 239 | #29 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #196 of 1,259 | #47 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 890 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 890 | 68 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Malvern 3144 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delasalle.vic.edu.au | www.sjmalvern.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 73.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 183.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -15%).
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 De La Salle College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (84.3 vs 73.9 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 De La Salle College and St Joseph's School?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.8.
How do De La Salle College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
De La Salle College is 69th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.