Northside Christian College vs Parade College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Christian College
Bundoora · Independent combined · Prep-12
643 students · ICSEA 1102
Parade College
Bundoora · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,968 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Northside Christian College Bundoora VIC | Parade College Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 239 | #39 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #312 of 1,259 | #89 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 643 | 1,968 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 330 | 9 / 1,959 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | 363 |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 279 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.1% | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 189.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 95.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ncc.vic.edu.au | www.parade.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parade College scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 67.6).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parade College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.8).
- •Parade College is the larger school with 1,968 students compared with 643.
- •Northside Christian College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 2%).
- •Northside Christian College is a independent school while Parade 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 Northside Christian College better than Parade College?
On the Success Index, Parade College ranks higher (78.7 vs 67.6 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 Northside Christian College and Parade College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northside Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parade College has 10.4.
How do Northside Christian College and Parade College rank in VIC?
Northside Christian College is 91st of 239 and Parade College is 39th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.