Damascus College

Compare Catholic 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year RangeU, 7-12
Address1412 GEELONG ROAD Mount Clear VIC 3350
Phone03 5337 2222
Website http://www.damascus.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionProvincial
Students990
Boys412
Girls578
ICSEA Value1039
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$16,025
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government54%
State/Territory Government14%
Fees, parent contributions etc27%
Others5%
School Ranking History for Damascus College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Damascus College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 990; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.7/1
ICSEA Score: 1039;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 1%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 16% 31% 33% 20%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1028; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.4/1
ICSEA Score: 1032;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 17% 32% 32% 19%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 994; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1031;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 2%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 18% 31% 32% 19%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1026; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1027;
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 13% 32% 36% 19%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1007; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1026;
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 24% 22% 41% 13%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1016; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 99%
ICSEA Score: 1021;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 2%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution N/A N/A N/A N/A
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1022; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.9/1
Student Attendence Rate: 91%
ICSEA Score: 1059;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 1%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 12% 25% 35% 28%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

20%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1039
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments990
  • Non-English Speaking1%
  • Top Quarter20%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter31%
  • Bottom Quarter16%

2014

19%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1032
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1028
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter32%
  • Bottom Quarter17%

2013

19%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1031
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments994
  • Non-English Speaking2%
  • Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter31%
  • Bottom Quarter18%

2012

19%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1027
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1026
  • Non-English Speaking0%
  • Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Top Quarter36%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter32%
  • Bottom Quarter13%

2011

13%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1026
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments1007
  • Non-English Speaking0%
  • Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter24%

2010

0%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1021
  • Attendence Rate99%
  • Enrollments1016
  • Non-English Speaking2%
  • Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter0%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2009

28%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1059
  • Attendence Rate91%
  • Enrollments1022
  • Non-English Speaking1%
  • Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter25%
  • Bottom Quarter12%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 291st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 51
  • Reading 53
  • Writing 53
  • Language 48
  • Numeracy 49
2010

Rank 285th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 51
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 55
  • Language 48
  • Numeracy 47
2011

Rank N/A Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall N/A
  • Reading N/A
  • Writing N/A
  • Language N/A
  • Numeracy N/A
2012

Rank N/A Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall N/A
  • Reading N/A
  • Writing N/A
  • Language N/A
  • Numeracy N/A
2013

Rank 329th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 45
  • Reading 50
  • Writing 41
  • Language 44
  • Numeracy 44
2014

Rank 352nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 43
  • Reading 47
  • Writing 35
  • Language 43
  • Numeracy 48
2015

Rank 301st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 48
  • Reading 51
  • Writing 45
  • Language 46
  • Numeracy 48
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 268th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 167
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 289th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 157
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 291st 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 200
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.7
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 422nd 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 175
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 0.9
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 270th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 162
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.7
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 331st 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 212
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.7
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 285th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 171
  • Median Score 28
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.6
  • 48+ Students% 1.2
  • Number of 50 0.0

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $5,095
Year 12 are $5,330

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1066 students all in secondary (Big)
161 in Year 12
162 in VCE level 3/4 Units
135 in VCE VET

Gender

65% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: French, Indonesian

Overview of senior secondary subjects

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

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: French, Indonesian

Selected senior secondary results

4% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 28;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 93%

Activities and Support

9 music options; 27 sporting activities; 52 other clubs or activities; 41 support staff.

Destinations

40% to university
19% to TAFE
27% to work

Schools closest to Damascus College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Emmaus Catholic Primary School 1503 GEELONG ROADMount Clear 3350 Primary Catholic 0.47 km
Mount Clear Primary School 1206 GEELONG ROADMount Clear 3350 Primary Government 0.84 km
Mount Clear College 59 OLYMPIC AVENUEMount Clear 3353 Secondary Government 0.89 km