Siena College Ltd vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 595 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Siena College Ltd
Camberwell · Catholic high school · 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 1153
St Dominic's School
Camberwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
146 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Siena College Ltd Camberwell VIC | St Dominic's School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 348 | #62 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #41 of 1,472 | #96 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 146 |
| Girls / boys | 691 / – | 85 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Camberwell 3124 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.siena.vic.edu.au | www.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.2 vs 82.6).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Siena College Ltd is the larger school with 691 students compared with 146.
- •Siena College Ltd has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -46%).
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 Siena College Ltd better than St Dominic's School?
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 Siena College Ltd and St Dominic's School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Camberwell and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Siena College Ltd has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's School has 11.5.
How do Siena College Ltd and St Dominic's School rank in VIC?
Siena College Ltd is 20th of 348 and St Dominic's School is 62nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.