Kolbe Catholic College vs Roxburgh College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.4 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
Roxburgh College
Roxburgh Park · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Kolbe Catholic College Greenvale VIC | Roxburgh College Roxburgh Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #339 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #743 of 1,472 | #1356 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,293 | 1,041 |
| Girls / boys | 652 / 641 | 460 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.1 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.9 | 74.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Roxburgh Park 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au | www.roxburghcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 23.2).
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roxburgh College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.9).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 1,041.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -22%).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is a catholic school while Roxburgh 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 Kolbe Catholic College better than Roxburgh College?
On the Success Index, Kolbe Catholic College ranks higher (50.1 vs 23.2 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 Roxburgh College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Roxburgh Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kolbe Catholic College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roxburgh College has 9.2.
How do Kolbe Catholic College and Roxburgh College rank in VIC?
Kolbe Catholic College is 216th of 348 and Roxburgh College is 339th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.