Saints College vs Simonds Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 315 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saints College
North Melbourne · Catholic special · 7-12
1,524 students · ICSEA 935
Simonds Catholic College
West Melbourne · Catholic high school · 7-12
359 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Saints College North Melbourne VIC | Simonds Catholic College West Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #84 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,524 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 788 / 736 | 0 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 292 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +232% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.6 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 168.5 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Melbourne 3051 | West Melbourne 3003 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au | www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Simonds Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Simonds Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.6).
- •Saints College is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 359.
- •Saints College has grown faster over five years (232% vs -14%).
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 Saints College better than Simonds Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saints College and Simonds Catholic College?
About 315 m in a straight line, between North Melbourne and West Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saints College has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Simonds Catholic College has 9.5.
How do Saints College and Simonds Catholic College rank in VIC?
Saints College is unranked and Simonds Catholic College is 84th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.