Holy Name School vs Northern College of the Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1078
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston · Government high school · 10-12
367 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Holy Name School Reservoir VIC | Northern College of the Arts and Technology Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 1,290 | #61 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 4,908 | #134 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 205 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 111 | 193 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au | www.ncat.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northern College of the Arts and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 70.0).
- •Holy Name School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern College of the Arts and Technology has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.0).
- •Northern College of the Arts and Technology is the larger school with 367 students compared with 205.
- •Holy Name School is a catholic school while Northern College of the Arts and Technology 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 Holy Name School better than Northern College of the Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index, Northern College of the Arts and Technology ranks higher (76.1 vs 70.0 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 Holy Name School and Northern College of the Arts and Technology?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern College of the Arts and Technology has 8.1.
How do Holy Name School and Northern College of the Arts and Technology rank in VIC?
Holy Name School is 403rd of 1,290 and Northern College of the Arts and Technology is 61st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.