St James' School vs Vermont Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
Vermont Secondary College
Vermont · Government high school · 7-12
1,650 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | St James' School Vermont VIC | Vermont Secondary College Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 1,290 | #33 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 4,908 | #73 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 1,650 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 185 | 791 / 859 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 311 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 126.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 39.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Vermont 3133 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au | www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vermont Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 77.5).
- •St James' School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vermont Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Vermont Secondary College is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 351.
- •St James' School is a catholic school while Vermont Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Vermont Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Vermont Secondary College ranks higher (79.7 vs 77.5 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 James' School and Vermont Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vermont and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vermont Secondary College has 13.0.
How do St James' School and Vermont Secondary College rank in VIC?
St James' School is 190th of 1,290 and Vermont Secondary College is 33rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.