Our Lady of Mount Carmel School vs Sunbury College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 934 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1061
Sunbury College
Sunbury · Government high school · 7-12
980 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Sunbury VIC | Sunbury College Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #539 of 1,290 | #214 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1505 of 4,908 | #731 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 299 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 155 | 528 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmcsunbury.catholic.edu.au | www.sunburysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 50.6).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunbury College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •Sunbury College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 299.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a catholic school while Sunbury College is a government 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School better than Sunbury College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School ranks higher (64.4 vs 50.6 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Sunbury College?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunbury College has 10.9.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Sunbury College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 539th of 1,290 and Sunbury College is 214th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.