Killester College vs Westall Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km 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
Westall Secondary College
Clayton South · Government high school · 7-12
710 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Killester College Springvale VIC | Westall Secondary College Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 348 | #218 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 1,472 | #753 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 993 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 993 / 0 | 328 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.7 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.6 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.killester.vic.edu.au | www.westallsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Killester College scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 49.5).
- •Killester College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westall Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.1).
- •Killester College is the larger school with 993 students compared with 710.
- •Westall Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 5%).
- •Killester College is a catholic school while Westall Secondary College 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 Killester College better than Westall Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Killester College ranks higher (62.3 vs 49.5 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 Westall Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killester College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westall Secondary College has 10.0.
How do Killester College and Westall Secondary College rank in VIC?
Killester College is 144th of 348 and Westall Secondary College is 218th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.