Mount St Joseph Girls' College

Compare Catholic 7-12 Female School

School TypeSecondary
Year RangeU, 7-12
Address133 MAIDSTONE STREET Altona VIC 3018
Phone03 8398 2007
Website http://www.msj.vic.edu.au
GenderFemale
RegionMetropolitan
Students889
Boys0
Girls889
ICSEA Value1047
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$15,076
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government54%
State/Territory Government14%
Fees, parent contributions etc29%
Others2%
School Ranking History for Mount St Joseph Girls' College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 889; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.1/1
ICSEA Score: 1047;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 26%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 17% 28% 30% 24%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 918; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13/1
ICSEA Score: 1050;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 20%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 14% 28% 33% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 920; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 88%
ICSEA Score: 1047;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 16% 30% 29% 26%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 901; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1034;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 24%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 12% 32% 32% 24%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 921; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.8/1
Student Attendance Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1037;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 23%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 19% 25% 34% 21%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 970; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1037;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 32%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 23% 25% 27% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 958; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.6/1
Student Attendance Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1019;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 33%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 25% 38% 27% 10%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

24%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1047
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments889
  • Non-English Speaking26%
  • Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter28%
  • Bottom Quarter17%

2014

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1050
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments918
  • Non-English Speaking20%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter28%
  • Bottom Quarter14%

2013

26%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1047
  • Attendance Rate88%
  • Enrollments920
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter30%
  • Bottom Quarter16%

2012

24%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1034
  • Attendance Rate95%
  • Enrollments901
  • Non-English Speaking24%
  • Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Top Quarter32%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter32%
  • Bottom Quarter12%

2011

21%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1037
  • Attendance Rate95%
  • Enrollments921
  • Non-English Speaking23%
  • Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter25%
  • Bottom Quarter19%

2010

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1037
  • Attendance Rate94%
  • Enrollments970
  • Non-English Speaking32%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter25%
  • Bottom Quarter23%

2009

10%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1019
  • Attendance Rate93%
  • Enrollments958
  • Non-English Speaking33%
  • Top Quarter10%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter38%
  • Bottom Quarter25%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 129th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 67
  • Writing 80
  • Language 71
  • Numeracy 57
2010

Rank 139th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 66
  • Reading 63
  • Writing 85
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 53
2011

Rank 152nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 64
  • Reading 59
  • Writing 83
  • Language 66
  • Numeracy 51
2012

Rank 202nd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 58
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 77
  • Language 57
  • Numeracy 45
2013

Rank 205th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 56
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 70
  • Language 57
  • Numeracy 43
2014

Rank 158th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 61
  • Reading 62
  • Writing 78
  • Language 64
  • Numeracy 46
2015

Rank 155th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 63
  • Reading 60
  • Writing 82
  • Language 60
  • Numeracy 52
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 247th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 221
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.5
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 170th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 213
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.5
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 240th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 196
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 4.5
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 183rd 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 185
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.6
  • 48+ Students% 1.1
  • Number of 50 0.5
2013

Rank 201st 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 208
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.4
  • Number of 50 1.0
2014

Rank 192nd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 171
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 254th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 171
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.9
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0

About Mount St Joseph Girls' College

Mount St Joseph Girls’ College offers quality, affordable education, placing students at the heart of learning. Tailored pastoral care at each year level responds to the needs of individuals, fostering a supportive and caring environment.

Maximising potential and achieving academic excellence drive our unique, blended learning programs. These programs develop natural curiosity, equipping students with essential thinking skills using technology-rich learning environments.

The holistic development of each young woman is encouraged through a vast co-curricular program, which includes sports, visual and performing arts, community service and leadership.

The student faith journey follows in the footsteps of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. A Catholic education centred on gospel values and social justice encourages students to be the change that they want to see in the world.

At Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, be assured of meeting teachers who are skilled in the exclusive education of young women; be assured of a school that has achieved excellent VCE results, has outstanding enrichment programs and modern facilities and one that nurtures all students to attain their personal best.

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $4,000
Year 12 are $3,840

International Fee

Year 10 are $14,850
Year 12 are $15,850

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

940 students all in secondary (Big)
155 in Year 12
208 in VCE level 3/4 Units
77 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

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

Selected senior secondary results

5% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 31;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 88%

Activities and Support

8 music options; 12 sporting activities; 14 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

60% to university
28% to TAFE
1% to work

Schools closest to Mount St Joseph Girls' College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Altona P-9 College 103 A GRIEVE PARADEAltona 3018 Combined Government 0.69 km
Altona Primary School 109 BLYTH STREETAltona 3018 Primary Government 1 km
St Mary's School 95A RAILWAY STREETAltona 3018 Primary Catholic 1.49 km