Donvale Christian College vs Whitefriars College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donvale Christian College
Donvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1158
Whitefriars College
Donvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Donvale Christian College Donvale VIC | Whitefriars College Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 239 | #18 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #149 of 1,259 | #35 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,623 | 1,055 |
| Girls / boys | 779 / 844 | 0 / 1,055 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.8 | 93.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 51.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvale.vic.edu.au | www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whitefriars College scores higher on the Success Index (83.5 vs 77.3).
- •Donvale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whitefriars College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Donvale Christian College is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 1,055.
- •Donvale Christian College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
- •Donvale Christian College is a independent school while Whitefriars 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 Donvale Christian College better than Whitefriars College?
On the Success Index, Whitefriars College ranks higher (83.5 vs 77.3 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 Donvale Christian College and Whitefriars College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Christian College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitefriars College has 11.3.
How do Donvale Christian College and Whitefriars College rank in VIC?
Donvale Christian College is 55th of 239 and Whitefriars College is 18th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.