Kolbe Catholic College vs Marian College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kolbe Catholic College
Greenvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 980
Marian College
Sunshine West · Catholic high school · 7-12
856 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Kolbe Catholic College Greenvale VIC | Marian College Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #207 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #743 of 1,472 | #709 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,293 | 856 |
| Girls / boys | 652 / 641 | 856 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 146 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.1 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.9 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Hume | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au | www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 50.1).
- •Marian College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 856.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 3%).
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 Kolbe Catholic College better than Marian College?
On the Success Index, Marian College ranks higher (51.4 vs 50.1 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 Kolbe Catholic College and Marian College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kolbe Catholic College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian College has 11.0.
How do Kolbe Catholic College and Marian College rank in VIC?
Kolbe Catholic College is 216th of 348 and Marian College is 207th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.