Thomas Carr College

Tarneit, Victoria · Catholic · Co-ed · 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: 57.8%

Thomas Carr College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Tarneit, Victoria. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 25th among Catholic co-ed 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 Excellence32 / 60 (53.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence34 / 60 (56.7%)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 1210 / 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 Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Support13 / 20Trusted

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

Personal Development13 / 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 Culture11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff10 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment12 / 20Highly Capable

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 Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections11 / 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
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,276
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
Location
Tarneit, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

106161 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
    542(-24)
    Writing
    559(-10)
    Spelling
    551(-9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    550(-19)
    Numeracy
    550(-26)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    576(-20)
    Writing
    596(-15)
    Spelling
    572(-14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    568(-26)
    Numeracy
    584(-21)

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
    26
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    1.7%

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

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    26
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    2.0%

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

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    26
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    1.4%

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

2026 fees

Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $5,950
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $6,200
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $6,200
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $6,600
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $6,600
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $6,600
Additional information on fees

In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Thomas Carr College teach?

Thomas Carr College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

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

Thomas Carr College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Thomas Carr College in?

Thomas Carr College is classified as Catholic.

Does Thomas Carr College offer boarding?

No, Thomas Carr College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Thomas Carr College?

Thomas Carr College has 1,276 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Thomas Carr College?

Thomas Carr College's student to teacher ratio is 13.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Thomas Carr College sit in?

Thomas Carr College sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is Thomas Carr College's strongest area on Schools360?

Thomas Carr College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does Thomas Carr College rank?

Thomas Carr College ranks 25th among Catholic co-ed schools in Victoria.

Where is Thomas Carr College located?

Thomas Carr College is located in Tarneit, Victoria.