Kurnai College vs St Vincent de Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
St Vincent de Paul's School
Morwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Kurnai College Morwell VIC | St Vincent de Paul's School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | #908 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1274 of 1,472 | #2800 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,302 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 663 / 639 | 120 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 248 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.4 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 0% |
| Suburb | Morwell 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.stvmorwell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 26.5).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurnai College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 215.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 0%).
- •Kurnai College is a government school while St Vincent de Paul's School is a catholic 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 Kurnai College better than St Vincent de Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Vincent de Paul's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 26.5 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 Kurnai College and St Vincent de Paul's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morwell and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurnai College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent de Paul's School has 14.0.
How do Kurnai College and St Vincent de Paul's School rank in VIC?
Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 and St Vincent de Paul's School is 908th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.