Flinders Christian Community College vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Christian Community College
Tyabb · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,698 students · ICSEA 1083
St Brendan's School
Somerville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Flinders Christian Community College Tyabb VIC | St Brendan's School Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 239 | #613 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #426 of 1,259 | #1791 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,698 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 838 / 860 | 123 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 222 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.8 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tyabb 3913 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flinders.vic.edu.au | www.sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.7 vs 61.6).
- •Flinders Christian Community College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders Christian Community College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 270.
- •Flinders Christian Community College has grown faster over five years (14% vs 7%).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is a independent school while St Brendan's 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 Flinders Christian Community College better than St Brendan's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Flinders Christian Community College and St Brendan's School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tyabb and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Christian Community College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 13.9.
How do Flinders Christian Community College and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Flinders Christian Community College is 123rd of 239 and St Brendan's School is 613th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.