Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School vs St Columba's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 307 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Essendon · Independent combined · Prep-12
859 students · ICSEA 1161
St Columba's College
Essendon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Essendon VIC | St Columba's College Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 239 | #77 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #62 of 1,259 | #183 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 859 | 1,047 |
| Girls / boys | 859 / 0 | 1,047 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 18.5% | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.4 | 47.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/ | www.columba.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (83.1 vs 74.2).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •St Columba's College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 859.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a independent school while St Columba's 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 Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School better than St Columba's College?
On the Success Index, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (83.1 vs 74.2 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 Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School and St Columba's College?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's College has 13.4.
How do Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School and St Columba's College rank in VIC?
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is 31st of 239 and St Columba's College is 77th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.