Noble Park Secondary College vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 887 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noble Park Secondary College
Noble Park · Government high school · 7-12
592 students · ICSEA 902
St Anthony's School
Noble Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Noble Park Secondary College Noble Park VIC | St Anthony's School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 348 | #736 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1279 of 1,472 | #2199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 277 | 149 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au | www.sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 26.2).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Noble Park Secondary College is the larger school with 592 students compared with 292.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -9%).
- •Noble Park Secondary College is a government school while St Anthony'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 Noble Park Secondary College better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (56.7 vs 26.2 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 Noble Park Secondary College and St Anthony's School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noble Park Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.4.
How do Noble Park Secondary College and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Noble Park Secondary College is 334th of 348 and St Anthony's School is 736th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.