OneSchool Global Vic vs St Catherine of Siena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
OneSchool Global Vic
Melton West · Independent combined · 3-12
556 students · ICSEA 984
St Catherine of Siena School
Melton West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | OneSchool Global Vic Melton West VIC | St Catherine of Siena School Melton West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 239 | #869 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #931 of 1,259 | #2662 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 3-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 556 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 281 | 279 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 64 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton West 3337 | Melton West 3337 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oneschoolglobal.com/ | www.scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 36.2).
- •St Catherine of Siena School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global Vic has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.4).
- •OneSchool Global Vic is the larger school with 556 students compared with 522.
- •OneSchool Global Vic is a independent school while St Catherine of Siena 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 OneSchool Global Vic better than St Catherine of Siena School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine of Siena School ranks higher (50.4 vs 36.2 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 OneSchool Global Vic and St Catherine of Siena School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Melton West and Melton West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
OneSchool Global Vic has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine of Siena School has 15.4.
How do OneSchool Global Vic and St Catherine of Siena School rank in VIC?
OneSchool Global Vic is 205th of 239 and St Catherine of Siena School is 869th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.