St James' School vs Star of the Sea College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 155 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James' School
Brighton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
146 students · ICSEA 1133
Star of the Sea College
Brighton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | St James' School Brighton VIC | Star of the Sea College Brighton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 1,290 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 4,908 | #43 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 146 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 42 | 1,204 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 182 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 13.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Brighton 3186 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au | www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea College scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 76.8).
- •St James' School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Star of the Sea College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 146.
- •Star of the Sea College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -27%).
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 James' School better than Star of the Sea College?
On the Success Index, Star of the Sea College ranks higher (82.0 vs 76.8 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 James' School and Star of the Sea College?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea College has 10.8.
How do St James' School and Star of the Sea College rank in VIC?
St James' School is 205th of 1,290 and Star of the Sea College is 21st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.