Doveton College vs St John's Regional College
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.
Doveton College
Doveton · Government combined · Prep-9
892 students · ICSEA 894
St John's Regional College
Dandenong · Catholic high school · 7-12
616 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Doveton College Doveton VIC | St John's Regional College Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 239 | #231 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 1,259 | #801 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 892 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 451 | 300 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 56.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doveton 3177 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Casey | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au | www.sjrc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 17.5).
- •St John's Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Regional College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 616.
- •Doveton College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -11%).
- •Doveton College is a government school while St John's Regional 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 Doveton College better than St John's Regional College?
On the Success Index, St John's Regional College ranks higher (46.8 vs 17.5 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 Doveton College and St John's Regional College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Doveton and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doveton College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Regional College has 10.9.
How do Doveton College and St John's Regional College rank in VIC?
Doveton College is 239th of 239 and St John's Regional College is 231st of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.