Leibler Yavneh College vs Star of the Sea College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 965 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leibler Yavneh College
Elsternwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
559 students · ICSEA 1123
Star of the Sea College
Brighton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Leibler Yavneh College Elsternwick VIC | Star of the Sea College Brighton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 239 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #276 of 1,259 | #43 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 559 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 303 | 1,204 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 182 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.1% | 13.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elsternwick 3185 | Brighton 3186 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.yavneh.vic.edu.au | www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea College scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 69.3).
- •Star of the Sea College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Star of the Sea College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •Star of the Sea College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 559.
- •Leibler Yavneh College is a independent school while Star of the Sea College 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 Leibler Yavneh College better than Star of the Sea College?
On the Success Index, Star of the Sea College ranks higher (82.0 vs 69.3 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 Leibler Yavneh College and Star of the Sea College?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Elsternwick and Brighton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leibler Yavneh College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea College has 10.8.
How do Leibler Yavneh College and Star of the Sea College rank in VIC?
Leibler Yavneh College is 85th of 239 and Star of the Sea College is 21st of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.