Heathmont College vs St James' School
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.
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
St James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC | St James' School Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 348 | #190 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,472 | #368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 667 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 370 | 166 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 52.4).
- •St James' School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathmont College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Heathmont College is the larger school with 667 students compared with 351.
- •St James' School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
- •Heathmont College is a government school while St James' 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 Heathmont College better than St James' School?
On the Success Index, St James' School ranks higher (77.5 vs 52.4 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 Heathmont College and St James' School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathmont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' School has 16.2.
How do Heathmont College and St James' School rank in VIC?
Heathmont College is 201st of 348 and St James' School is 190th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.