Salesian College Sunbury vs St Monica's College - Davisson Street
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 27 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 Monica's College - Davisson Street
Epping · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,185 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Salesian College Sunbury Sunbury VIC | St Monica's College - Davisson Street Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 348 | #57 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 1,472 | #128 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 2,185 |
| Girls / boys | 840 / 880 | 1,095 / 1,090 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 348 | 430 |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | 317 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 159.5 | 216.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.5 | 124.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Hume | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scr.vic.edu.au | www.stmonicas-epping.com |
The verdict
- •St Monica's College - Davisson Street scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 75.3).
- •St Monica's College - Davisson Street has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.8).
- •St Monica's College - Davisson Street is the larger school with 2,185 students compared with 1,720.
- •Salesian College Sunbury has grown faster over five years (29% vs 11%).
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 Monica's College - Davisson Street?
On the Success Index, St Monica's College - Davisson Street ranks higher (76.4 vs 75.3 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 Monica's College - Davisson Street?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salesian College Sunbury has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's College - Davisson Street has 10.1.
How do Salesian College Sunbury and St Monica's College - Davisson Street rank in VIC?
Salesian College Sunbury is 70th of 348 and St Monica's College - Davisson Street is 57th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.