Parade College

Bundoora, Victoria · Catholic · Boys · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 68.3%

Parade College is a boys', Catholic, Large school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Bundoora, Victoria. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 7th among Catholic boys schools in Victoria.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1012 / 20Highly Capable

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1210 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

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

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff12 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

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

Technology and Innovation12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

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

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Boys
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,927
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
Location
Bundoora, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107777 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 7
    Reading
    541(-25)
    Writing
    544(-25)
    Spelling
    541(-19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    542(-27)
    Numeracy
    573(-3)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    570(-26)
    Writing
    579(-32)
    Spelling
    575(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    576(-18)
    Numeracy
    599(-6)

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
    30
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
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    5.1%

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

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    30
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    4.8%

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

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    30
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    4.5%

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $9,460
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $9,460
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $9,680
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $9,680
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $9,790
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $9,790
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Parade College teach?

Parade College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Parade College is a Boys school.

What sector is Parade College in?

Parade College is classified as Catholic.

Does Parade College offer boarding?

No, Parade College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Parade College?

Parade College has 1,927 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Parade College?

Parade College's student to teacher ratio is 10.4 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Parade College sit in?

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

What is Parade College's strongest area on Schools360?

Parade College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Leading tier.

Where does Parade College rank?

Parade College ranks 7th among Catholic boys schools in Victoria.

Where is Parade College located?

Parade College is located in Bundoora, Victoria.