Galen Catholic College vs Wangaratta District Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
Wangaratta District Specialist School
Wangaratta · Government special · U
171 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta District Specialist School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #474 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 973 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 478 | 56 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.galen.vic.edu.au | www.wangarattass.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galen Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 10.2).
- •Galen Catholic College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 171.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Galen Catholic College is a catholic school while Wangaratta District Specialist School is a government 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 Galen Catholic College better than Wangaratta District Specialist 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 Galen Catholic College and Wangaratta District Specialist School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galen Catholic College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta District Specialist School has 4.7.
How do Galen Catholic College and Wangaratta District Specialist School rank in VIC?
Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 and Wangaratta District Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.