Salesian College Sunbury vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salesian College Sunbury
Sunbury · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,720 students · ICSEA 1059
St Anne's School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Salesian College Sunbury Sunbury VIC | St Anne's School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 348 | #483 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 1,472 | #1304 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,720 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 840 / 880 | 312 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | – | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | 348 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 159.5 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.5 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scr.vic.edu.au | www.sasunbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salesian College Sunbury scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 66.8).
- •Salesian College Sunbury has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
- •Salesian College Sunbury is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 599.
- •Salesian College Sunbury has grown faster over five years (29% vs -6%).
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 Salesian College Sunbury better than St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, Salesian College Sunbury ranks higher (75.3 vs 66.8 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 Salesian College Sunbury and St Anne's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salesian College Sunbury has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's School has 13.6.
How do Salesian College Sunbury and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Salesian College Sunbury is 70th of 348 and St Anne's School is 483rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.