Kilbreda College vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 810 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilbreda College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 1082
St Bede's College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,882 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Kilbreda College Mentone VIC | St Bede's College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 348 | #36 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #133 of 1,472 | #82 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 928 | 1,882 |
| Girls / boys | 928 / 0 | 0 / 1,882 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 338 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 294 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 13.2% | 7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 163.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 72.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au | www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 76.1).
- •St Bede's College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 928.
- •St Bede's College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 4%).
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 Kilbreda College better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's College ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.1 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 Kilbreda College and St Bede's College?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Mentone and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilbreda College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's College has 11.5.
How do Kilbreda College and St Bede's College rank in VIC?
Kilbreda College is 60th of 348 and St Bede's College is 36th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.