Scotch College vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scotch College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,957 students · ICSEA 1188
St Catherine's School
Toorak · Independent combined · Prep-12
685 students · ICSEA 1175
| Measure | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC | St Catherine's School Toorak VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 239 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #50 of 1,259 | #14 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,957 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,957 | 685 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 256 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 19% | 22% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1188 | 1175 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 76% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 214.6 | 83.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 130.7 | 39.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Toorak 3142 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scotch.vic.edu.au | www.stcatherines.net.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 84.1).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1175), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.1).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 685.
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 Scotch College better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (88.9 vs 84.1 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 Scotch College and St Catherine's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Toorak in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 8.2.
How do Scotch College and St Catherine's School rank in VIC?
Scotch College is 26th of 239 and St Catherine's School is 9th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.