St Columba's College vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 772 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 Therese's School
Essendon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | St Columba's College Essendon VIC | St Therese's School Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 348 | #394 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #183 of 1,472 | #984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,047 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 1,047 / 0 | 254 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| 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% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.3 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.columba.vic.edu.au | www.stessendon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 70.4).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •St Columba's College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 529.
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 Therese's School?
On the Success Index, St Columba's College ranks higher (74.2 vs 70.4 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 Therese's School?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Essendon 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 Therese's School has 16.0.
How do St Columba's College and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
St Columba's College is 77th of 348 and St Therese's School is 394th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.