St Catherine's School Top 20

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School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
Address17 HEYINGTON PL Toorak VIC 3142
Phone03 9828 3071
Website http://www.stcatherines.net.au
GenderFemale
RegionMetropolitan
Students672
Boys0
Girls672
ICSEA Value1164
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$34,269
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government6%
State/Territory Government2%
Fees, parent contributions etc81%
Others11%
School Ranking History for St Catherine's School
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Primary) N/A N/A N/A
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for St Catherine's School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 672; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9/1
ICSEA Score: 1164;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 14%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 4% 19% 76%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 636; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
ICSEA Score: 1161;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 11%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 5% 22% 71%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 641; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.9/1
Student Attendance Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1169;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 15%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 6% 21% 73%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 629; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.5/1
Student Attendance Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1188;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 12%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 3% 18% 78%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 596; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.3/1
Student Attendance Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 1178;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 17%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 4% 27% 69%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 574; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8/1
Student Attendance Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1181;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 1%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 4% 14% 82%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 570; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 8.2/1
Student Attendance Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1186;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 13%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 1% 3% 96%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

76%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1164
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments672
  • Non-English Speaking14%
  • Top Quarter76%
  • Middle Top Quarter19%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2014

71%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1161
  • Attendance RateN/A
  • Enrollments636
  • Non-English Speaking11%
  • Top Quarter71%
  • Middle Top Quarter22%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter5%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2013

73%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1169
  • Attendance Rate95%
  • Enrollments641
  • Non-English Speaking15%
  • Top Quarter73%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter6%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2012

78%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1188
  • Attendance Rate95%
  • Enrollments629
  • Non-English Speaking12%
  • Top Quarter78%
  • Middle Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2011

69%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1178
  • Attendance Rate97%
  • Enrollments596
  • Non-English Speaking17%
  • Top Quarter69%
  • Middle Top Quarter27%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2010

82%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1181
  • Attendance Rate95%
  • Enrollments574
  • Non-English Speaking1%
  • Top Quarter82%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2009

96%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1186
  • Attendance Rate96%
  • Enrollments570
  • Non-English Speaking13%
  • Top Quarter96%
  • Middle Top Quarter3%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter1%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
NAPLAN Ranking - Primary Schools
2009

Rank 112nd Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 77
  • Reading 89
  • Writing 77
  • Language 75
  • Numeracy 68
2010

Rank 94th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 80
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 84
  • Language 71
  • Numeracy 80
2011

Rank 48th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 85
  • Reading 94
  • Writing 89
  • Language 76
  • Numeracy 80
2012

Rank 63rd Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 80
  • Reading 82
  • Writing 78
  • Language 79
  • Numeracy 80
2013

Rank 99th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 80
  • Writing 74
  • Language 76
  • Numeracy 76
2014

Rank 138th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 77
  • Writing 75
  • Language 73
  • Numeracy 73
2015

Rank 164th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 80
  • Writing 74
  • Language 71
  • Numeracy 70
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 46th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 81
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 90
  • Language 82
  • Numeracy 70
2010

Rank 29th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 88
  • Reading 91
  • Writing 94
  • Language 82
  • Numeracy 85
2011

Rank 39th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 85
  • Reading 81
  • Writing 100
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 80
2012

Rank 31st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 88
  • Reading 83
  • Writing 100
  • Language 84
  • Numeracy 84
2013

Rank 45th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 83
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 94
  • Language 82
  • Numeracy 83
2014

Rank 47th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 82
  • Reading 76
  • Writing 94
  • Language 82
  • Numeracy 76
2015

Rank 47th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 82
  • Reading 79
  • Writing 94
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 76
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 18th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 137
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 26.0
  • 48+ Students% 5.8
  • Number of 50 2.2
2010

Rank 14th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 142
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 27.0
  • 48+ Students% 4.2
  • Number of 50 2.8
2011

Rank 23rd 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 136
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 25.2
  • 48+ Students% 1.5
  • Number of 50 1.5
2012

Rank 27th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 152
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 24.5
  • 48+ Students% 3.3
  • Number of 50 2.0
2013

Rank 17th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 148
  • Median Score 37
  • 40+ Subjects% 29.0
  • 48+ Students% 5.4
  • Number of 50 2.0
2014

Rank 33rd 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 137
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 23.7
  • 48+ Students% 5.8
  • Number of 50 0.7
2015

Rank 20th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 136
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 26.0
  • 48+ Students% 6.6
  • Number of 50 3.7

Boarding at St Catherine's School

Boarding at St Catherine’s School gives girls the opportunity to achieve a balanced education in a safe and comfortable living environment. We talk of our Boarding House, Illawarra, as a home because this is the atmosphere we strive to achieve — a place where our students feel supported academically, socially and emotionally.

The National Trust-listed Boarding House, Illawarra, combines the wonderful charm and design features of a 19th century mansion with the technological needs of the modern generation. Our boarders’ bedrooms have great character, each containing a decorative fireplace, a personal wardrobe with lockable drawer, a pinboard, a chest of drawers and access to wireless internet. Illawarra also has a number of large rooms, including a study room, dining room and two lounge rooms, allowing our students individual space outside of their bedrooms.

At St Catherine’s School each boarder is an individual, and one of the key tasks of our boarding staff is to understand the particular needs of each girl. Chosen for their caring attitudes and warm personalities, our boarding staff are involved in the daily pastoral care of our boarders and play a key role in supporting their academic progress.

At St Catherine’s, orientation activities are organised to enable all boarders to get to know each other, and they are encouraged to involve themselves in all aspects of the co-curricular life of the school. When girls return to Illawarra after school, year levels are forgotten because the girls are all just part of the St Catherine’s boarding family.

For more information on boarding at St Catherine’s please contact our Registrar, Amanda Bennett, on (03) 9828 3071 or email admissions@stcatherines.net.au

Key Facts

  • St Catherine’s School is a school for girls from ELC to Year 12 (ELC includes boys).
  • The school has approximately 700 students.
  • St Catherine's School is located in Toorak, five kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.


St Catherine’s School

17 Heyington Place, Toorak VIC 3142
T: (03) 9822 1285
F: (03) 9822 7595
E: admissions@stcatherines.net.au
W: www.stcatherines.net.au

Academic Scholarship

For entry into Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11. Based on an exam.

Costs

Amount varies at the discretion of the Principal.

Gender

Female

Contact Details

Ms Amanda Bennett, Registrar (03) 98283071

Boarding Scholarship

For entry into Years 8 to 11. Based on a CV, school reports, an exam and an interview.

Costs

Partial remission of boarding fees. Tenure varies at the discretion of the Principal.

Gender

Female

Contact Details

Ms Amanda Bennett, Registrar (03) 98283071

General Excellence Scholarship

For entry into Years 7 to 11. Based on a CV, school reports, an exam, co-curricular activities and an interview.

Costs

Partial remission of tuition fees. Tenure varies at the discretion of the Principal.

Gender

Female

Contact Details

Ms Amanda Bennett, Registrar (03) 98283071

Music Scholarship

For entry into Years 7 to 9. Based on an audition, an exam, school reports and an interview.

Costs

Partial remission of tuition fees. Tenure is at the discretion of the Principal.

Gender

Female

Contact Details

Ms Amanda Bennett, Registrar (03) 98283071

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $27,080
Year 12 are $27,860

International Fee

Year 10 are $36,320
Year 12 are $37,200

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

700 students,
300 up to Year 6,
400 in secondary (Small)
80 in Year 12
148 in VCE level 3/4 Units
20 in VCE VET

Gender

90% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

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

Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

31 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

Selected senior secondary results

29% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 37;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 100%

Activities and Support

12 music options; 18 sporting activities; 18 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

95% to university
2% to TAFE
3% to work

Schools closest to St Catherine's School

School name Address Type Sector Distance
St Kevin's College Heyington Toorak 3142 Combined Catholic 0.12 km
Loreto Mandeville HallTop 20 Toorak 3142 Combined Independent 0.42 km
Scotch CollegeTop 10 1 MORRISON STHawthorn 3122 Combined Independent 0.88 km
Toorak Primary SchoolTop 100 CANTERBURY ROADToorak 3142 Primary Government 1.24 km
Armadale Primary School 9-23 DENSHAM ROADArmadale 3143 Primary Government 1.59 km
Lauriston Girls' SchoolTop 10 38 HUNTINGTOWER RDArmadale 3143 Combined Independent 1.61 km
Melbourne Girls CollegeTop 50 YARRA BOULEVARDRichmond 3121 Secondary Government 1.8 km
St Joseph's School 571 GLENFERRIE RDHawthorn 3122 Primary Catholic 1.7 km
Erasmus Primary SchoolTop 10 Hawthorn 3122 Primary Independent 1.77 km
Hawthorn West Primary School CNR WOOD STREET & BURWOOD ROADHawthorn 3122 Primary Government 1.97 km