Donvale Christian College

Donvale, Victoria · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 67.8%

Donvale Christian College is a co-educational, Christian, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Donvale, Victoria. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Leading tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing13 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture12 / 20Highly Capable

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff11 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,612
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
Location
Donvale, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1158158 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    469(+31)
    Writing
    457(+15)
    Spelling
    470(+37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    480(+32)
    Numeracy
    463(+27)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    556(+35)
    Writing
    531(+23)
    Spelling
    538(+28)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    574(+42)
    Numeracy
    553(+29)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    601(+35)
    Writing
    600(+31)
    Spelling
    582(+22)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    607(+38)
    Numeracy
    610(+34)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    628(+32)
    Writing
    634(+23)
    Spelling
    605(+19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    627(+33)
    Numeracy
    643(+38)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2025

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    32
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    7.9%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    33
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    10.7%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    31
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    6.8%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

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Common questions

What year levels does Donvale Christian College teach?

Donvale Christian College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Donvale Christian College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Donvale Christian College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Donvale Christian College in?

Donvale Christian College is classified as Independent.

Does Donvale Christian College offer boarding?

No, Donvale Christian College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Donvale Christian College?

Donvale Christian College has 1,612 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Donvale Christian College?

Donvale Christian College's student to teacher ratio is 13.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Donvale Christian College sit in?

Donvale Christian College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Donvale Christian College's strongest area on Schools360?

Donvale Christian College's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Leading tier.

Where is Donvale Christian College located?

Donvale Christian College is located in Donvale, Victoria.