St Aloysius College vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius College
North Melbourne · Catholic high school · 7-12
673 students · ICSEA 1127
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Aloysius College North Melbourne VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 348 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #25 of 1,472 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 673 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 423 / 250 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Melbourne 3051 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aloysius.vic.edu.au | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 47.5).
- •St Aloysius College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.4).
- •St Aloysius College is the larger school with 673 students compared with 82.
- •St Aloysius College has grown faster over five years (51% vs -36%).
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 St Aloysius College better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius College ranks higher (84.2 vs 47.5 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 St Aloysius College and St Brendan's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North Melbourne and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Aloysius College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do St Aloysius College and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
St Aloysius College is 10th of 348 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.