St Joseph's College vs The Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Ferntree Gully · Catholic high school · 7-12
991 students · ICSEA 1052
The Avenue School
Ferntree Gully · Independent high school · 11
21 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully VIC | The Avenue School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11 |
| Students | 991 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 991 | 15 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.1 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjosephs.com.au | theavenueschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 50.8).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Avenue School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.5).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 991 students compared with 21.
- •St Joseph's College is a catholic school while The Avenue School is an independent 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 Joseph's College better than The Avenue School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (67.6 vs 50.8 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 Joseph's College and The Avenue School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Avenue School has 7.0.
How do St Joseph's College and The Avenue School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's College is 114th of 348 and The Avenue School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.