St Columba's College Ltd

Compare Catholic 7-12 Female School

School TypeSecondary
Year RangeU, 7-12
Address2 LESLIE ROAD Essendon VIC 3040
Phone03 9331 9128
Website http://www.columba.vic.edu.au
GenderFemale
RegionMetropolitan
Students1003
Boys0
Girls1003
ICSEA Value1088
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$17,768
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government42%
State/Territory Government11%
Fees, parent contributions etc44%
Others3%
School Ranking History for St Columba's College Ltd
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for St Columba's College Ltd
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1003; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.8/1
ICSEA Score: 1088;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 21% 35% 38%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1002; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.5/1
ICSEA Score: 1090;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 6%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 5% 19% 37% 39%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 976; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1090;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 9%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 19% 35% 40%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 983; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13/1
Student Attendence Rate: 90%
ICSEA Score: 1086;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 9%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 5% 22% 38% 35%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 997; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.4/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1094;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 11%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 15% 37% 41%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 996; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1091;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 9%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 20% 34% 35%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 987; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.6/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1079;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 12%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 5% 14% 40% 41%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

38%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1088
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1003
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter38%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter21%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2014

39%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1090
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1002
  • Non-English Speaking6%
  • Top Quarter39%
  • Middle Top Quarter37%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter19%
  • Bottom Quarter5%

2013

40%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1090
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments976
  • Non-English Speaking9%
  • Top Quarter40%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter19%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2012

35%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1086
  • Attendence Rate90%
  • Enrollments983
  • Non-English Speaking9%
  • Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Top Quarter38%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter5%

2011

41%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1094
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments997
  • Non-English Speaking11%
  • Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Top Quarter37%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter15%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2010

35%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1091
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments996
  • Non-English Speaking9%
  • Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter20%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2009

41%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1079
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments987
  • Non-English Speaking12%
  • Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Top Quarter40%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter14%
  • Bottom Quarter5%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 94th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 68
  • Writing 95
  • Language 70
  • Numeracy 58
2010

Rank 91st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 75
  • Writing 94
  • Language 74
  • Numeracy 54
2011

Rank 85th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 96
  • Language 73
  • Numeracy 59
2012

Rank 111st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 71
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 92
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 55
2013

Rank 102nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 70
  • Reading 66
  • Writing 98
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 52
2014

Rank 108th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 65
  • Writing 90
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 51
2015

Rank 109th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 70
  • Reading 67
  • Writing 92
  • Language 66
  • Numeracy 59
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 64th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 243
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.9
  • Number of 50 1.2
2010

Rank 74th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 204
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 13.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.5
  • Number of 50 0.5
2011

Rank 105th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 232
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.5
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.4
2012

Rank 85th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 212
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 11.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.9
  • Number of 50 0.9
2013

Rank 64th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 199
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 14.7
  • 48+ Students% 4.5
  • Number of 50 0.5
2014

Rank 87th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 201
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 10.9
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 106th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 199
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 9.4
  • 48+ Students% 1.0
  • Number of 50 1.0

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $7,140
Year 12 are $7,840

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

989 students all in secondary (Big)
151 in Year 12
199 in VCE level 3/4 Units
39 in VCE VET

Gender

100% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: French, Italian, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

44 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: French, Italian, Japanese

Selected senior secondary results

15% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 33;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 95%

Activities and Support

14 music options; 10 sporting activities; 17 other clubs or activities; 7 support staff.

Destinations

80% to university
19% to TAFE
1% to work

Schools closest to St Columba's College Ltd

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolTop 50 17 LESLIE RDEssendon 3040 Combined Independent 0.23 km
Essendon Primary School 38 RALEIGH STREETEssendon 3040 Primary Government 0.76 km
St Therese's School EDWARD STEssendon 3040 Primary Catholic 0.81 km
St Monica's Primary School 20 ROBINSON STMoonee Ponds 3039 Primary Catholic 0.77 km
Resurrection House 6 ABERFELDIE STEssendon 3040 Primary Catholic 0.85 km
Moonee Ponds West Primary School 150 ATHOL STREETMoonee Ponds 3039 Primary Government 1.36 km
St Mary's Primary School 74 ROSEBERRY STAscot Vale 3032 Primary Catholic 1.86 km
Ave Maria College 20-22 VIDA STAberfeldie 3040 Secondary Catholic 1.51 km
St Vincent de Paul School WOODLAND STStrathmore 3041 Primary Catholic 1.84 km
Our Lady of the Nativity School 29 FAWKNER STABERFELDIE 3040 Primary Catholic 1.66 km