Kambrya College vs St Francis Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kambrya College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
2,369 students · ICSEA 1045
St Francis Xavier College
Beaconsfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,797 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Kambrya College Berwick VIC | St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 348 | #152 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #337 of 1,472 | #492 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,369 | 2,797 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 1,230 | 1,400 / 1,397 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 449 | 442 |
| Year 12 cohort | 262 | 468 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 175.4 | 233.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.4 | 163.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Beaconsfield 3807 |
| Council area | Casey | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kambryacollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfx.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kambrya College scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 61.1).
- •Kambrya College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •St Francis Xavier College is the larger school with 2,797 students compared with 2,369.
- •Kambrya College has grown faster over five years (47% vs -15%).
- •Kambrya College is a government school while St Francis Xavier College 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 Kambrya College better than St Francis Xavier College?
On the Success Index, Kambrya College ranks higher (67.7 vs 61.1 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 Kambrya College and St Francis Xavier College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Beaconsfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kambrya College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier College has 12.0.
How do Kambrya College and St Francis Xavier College rank in VIC?
Kambrya College is 113th of 348 and St Francis Xavier College is 152nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.