Doncaster Secondary College vs St Gregory the Great School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1067
St Gregory the Great School
Doncaster · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster VIC | St Gregory the Great School Doncaster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #78 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,472 | #129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,157 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 608 | 128 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.4 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Doncaster 3108 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au | www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gregory the Great School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 65.8).
- •St Gregory the Great School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doncaster Secondary College is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 271.
- •Doncaster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -32%).
- •Doncaster Secondary College is a government school while St Gregory the Great 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 Doncaster Secondary College better than St Gregory the Great School?
On the Success Index, St Gregory the Great School ranks higher (81.4 vs 65.8 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 Doncaster Secondary College and St Gregory the Great School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gregory the Great School has 12.1.
How do Doncaster Secondary College and St Gregory the Great School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Secondary College is 128th of 348 and St Gregory the Great School is 78th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.