St Columba's College vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 828 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's College
Essendon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1107
St Monica's Primary School
Moonee Ponds · Catholic primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | St Columba's College Essendon VIC | St Monica's Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 348 | #187 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #183 of 1,472 | #361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,047 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 1,047 / 0 | 266 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.3 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.6 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Moonee Ponds 3039 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.columba.vic.edu.au | www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 74.2).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •St Columba's College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 512.
- •St Columba's College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
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 Columba's College better than St Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 74.2 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 Columba's College and St Monica's Primary School?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Moonee Ponds in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba's College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 14.1.
How do St Columba's College and St Monica's Primary School rank in VIC?
St Columba's College is 77th of 348 and St Monica's Primary School is 187th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.