Killester College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 666 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killester College
Springvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1020
St Joseph's School
Springvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Killester College Springvale VIC | St Joseph's School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 348 | #933 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 1,472 | #2895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 993 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 993 / 0 | 259 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.7 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.6 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.killester.vic.edu.au | www.sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Killester College scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 47.3).
- •Killester College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killester College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Killester College is the larger school with 993 students compared with 527.
- •Killester College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -10%).
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 Killester College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Killester College ranks higher (62.3 vs 47.3 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 Killester College and St Joseph's School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killester College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Killester College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Killester College is 144th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 933rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.