St Joseph's College Geelong

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

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Highly Capable tier

a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework

Highly Capable tier

S360 score: 61.2%

St Joseph's College Geelong is a boys', Catholic, Large school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Newtown, Victoria. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 12th 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 Excellence33 / 60 (55.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities33 / 60 (55.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

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 1211 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 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 Development14 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum13 / 20Trusted

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

Sports10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture10 / 20Highly Capable

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff13 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment13 / 20Trusted

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

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sustainability11 / 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
1,726
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
Location
Newtown, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107575 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
    530(-36)
    Writing
    521(-48)
    Spelling
    520(-40)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    520(-49)
    Numeracy
    557(-19)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    565(-31)
    Writing
    570(-41)
    Spelling
    556(-30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    547(-47)
    Numeracy
    593(-12)

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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    6.9%

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
    5.8%

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
    5.2%

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
    $8,100
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $8,100
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $8,100
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $8,100
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $8,100
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $8,100
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.

Common questions

What year levels does St Joseph's College Geelong teach?

St Joseph's College Geelong teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is St Joseph's College Geelong a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Joseph's College Geelong is a Boys school.

What sector is St Joseph's College Geelong in?

St Joseph's College Geelong is classified as Catholic.

Does St Joseph's College Geelong offer boarding?

No, St Joseph's College Geelong does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Joseph's College Geelong?

St Joseph's College Geelong has 1,726 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Joseph's College Geelong?

St Joseph's College Geelong's student to teacher ratio is 11.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Joseph's College Geelong sit in?

St Joseph's College Geelong sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is St Joseph's College Geelong's strongest area on Schools360?

St Joseph's College Geelong's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does St Joseph's College Geelong rank?

St Joseph's College Geelong ranks 12th among Catholic boys schools in Victoria.

Where is St Joseph's College Geelong located?

St Joseph's College Geelong is located in Newtown, Victoria.