Essendon Keilor College vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon Keilor College
Keilor East · Government high school · 7-12
697 students · ICSEA 1004
St Martin de Porres School
Avondale Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
279 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Essendon Keilor College Keilor East VIC | St Martin de Porres School Avondale Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 348 | #502 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #593 of 1,472 | #1390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 697 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 380 | 140 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keilor East 3033 | Avondale Heights 3034 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ekc.vic.edu.au | www.smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 56.4).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Essendon Keilor College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Essendon Keilor College is the larger school with 697 students compared with 279.
- •Essendon Keilor College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
- •Essendon Keilor College is a government school while St Martin de Porres 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 Essendon Keilor College better than St Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (65.9 vs 56.4 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 Essendon Keilor College and St Martin de Porres School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Keilor East and Avondale Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon Keilor College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin de Porres School has 12.9.
How do Essendon Keilor College and St Martin de Porres School rank in VIC?
Essendon Keilor College is 176th of 348 and St Martin de Porres School is 502nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.