St Joseph's College

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School TypeSecondary
Year RangeU, 7-12
Address5 BRENOCK PARK DRIVE Ferntree Gully VIC 3156
Phone03 9758 2000
Website http://www.stjosephs.com.au
GenderMale
RegionMetropolitan
Students1047
Boys1047
Girls0
ICSEA Value1018
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$17,215
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government48%
State/Territory Government13%
Fees, parent contributions etc37%
Others3%
School Ranking History for St Joseph's College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for St Joseph's College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1047; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.6/1
ICSEA Score: 1018;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 1%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 21% 37% 30% 13%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1046; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14/1
ICSEA Score: 999;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 3%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 23% 36% 29% 13%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1052; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.7/1
Student Attendance Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1010;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 2%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 20% 37% 30% 13%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1012; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1012;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 14% 41% 32% 13%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1021; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.4/1
Student Attendance Rate: 92%
ICSEA Score: 1027;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 19% 28% 36% 18%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 989; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.6/1
Student Attendance Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 1026;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 7%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 24% 26% 32% 18%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 939; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 85%
ICSEA Score: 1056;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 13%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 8% 32% 41% 19%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

13%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1018
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1047
  • Non-English Speaking1%
  • Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter37%
  • Bottom Quarter21%

2014

13%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score999
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments1046
  • Non-English Speaking3%
  • Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter36%
  • Bottom Quarter23%

2013

13%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1010
  • Attendance Rate93%
  • Enrollments1052
  • Non-English Speaking2%
  • Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter37%
  • Bottom Quarter20%

2012

13%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1012
  • Attendance Rate93%
  • Enrollments1012
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter41%
  • Bottom Quarter14%

2011

18%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1027
  • Attendance Rate92%
  • Enrollments1021
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Top Quarter36%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter28%
  • Bottom Quarter19%

2010

18%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1026
  • Attendance Rate97%
  • Enrollments989
  • Non-English Speaking7%
  • Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter26%
  • Bottom Quarter24%

2009

19%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1056
  • Attendance Rate85%
  • Enrollments939
  • Non-English Speaking13%
  • Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter32%
  • Bottom Quarter8%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 257th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 54
  • Reading 54
  • Writing 52
  • Language 44
  • Numeracy 61
2010

Rank 273rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 52
  • Reading 54
  • Writing 44
  • Language 45
  • Numeracy 61
2011

Rank 215th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 56
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 51
  • Language 47
  • Numeracy 63
2012

Rank 244th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 54
  • Reading 55
  • Writing 48
  • Language 47
  • Numeracy 62
2013

Rank 283rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 49
  • Reading 50
  • Writing 47
  • Language 46
  • Numeracy 52
2014

Rank 320th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 46
  • Reading 44
  • Writing 45
  • Language 40
  • Numeracy 52
2015

Rank 347th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 44
  • Reading 46
  • Writing 40
  • Language 41
  • Numeracy 50
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 343rd 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 122
  • Median Score 29
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 257th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 160
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 244th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 174
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.3
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 156th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 152
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 2.0
  • Number of 50 0.7
2013

Rank 178th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 198
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.2
  • 48+ Students% 0.5
  • Number of 50 0.5
2014

Rank 146th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 253
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.2
  • Number of 50 0.8
2015

Rank 134th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 258
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.1
  • 48+ Students% 0.8
  • Number of 50 0.8

About St Joseph's College

St Joseph’s College is a boys’ Catholic secondary school founded in 1965. St Joseph's is a College for boys in the tradition of St John Bosco — a Catholic order committed to working with and for young people. With a school population of just over 1000 boys, the College is divided into the Junior Campus (Years 7 to 8), the Valdocco Campus (Year 9) and the Senior Campus (Years 10 to 12).

We are leaders in boys’ education. We provide a Salesian education that inspires dynamic learning that is life-focused, person-centered and built on the respect between teacher and student. Our broad and innovative curriculum caters for the needs of all our students, both academically and emotionally. In addition to providing a curriculum that supports differentiated learning in mainstream classes, the College is also committed to providing learning enhancement for its special needs students, including Consolidation and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs.

At St Joseph’s, we strongly believe that every student is capable of achieving personal excellence. Our curriculum structures and pedagogical approach are centered around supporting and developing excellence. Our specialised curriculum programs — Year 7 and 8 LEAP programs and the Year 9 Valdocco Program — all focus on developing learning relationships and thinking skills to support lifelong learning. Our senior school programs for Years 10 to 12 offer multiple pathway opportunities for students, expertly preparing them for university, TAFE, vocational study or entry into the workforce.

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $6,450
Year 12 are $6,450

International Fee

Year 10 are $18,000
Year 12 are $18,000

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1030 students all in secondary (Big)
136 in Year 12
198 in VCE level 3/4 Units
166 in VCE VET

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: Italian, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

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

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Italian

Selected senior secondary results

6% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 31;
satisfactory completions of VCE 98%, of VET 72%

Activities and Support

10 music options; 28 sporting activities; 148 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

60% to university
34% to TAFE
6% to work

Schools closest to St Joseph's College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
St John the Baptist School 17 FOREST RDFerntree Gully 3156 Primary Catholic 0.52 km
Ferntree Gully North Primary School 111 FOREST ROADFerntree Gully 3156 Primary Government 1.87 km
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School TALASKIA ROADUpper Ferntree Gully 3156 Primary Government 1.62 km
Wattle View Primary School WATTLETREE ROADFerntree Gully 3156 Primary Government 2.48 km