St Columba's College
VerifiedEssendon, Victoria · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12
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Trusted tier
a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance
S360 score: 66.0%
St Columba's College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Essendon, Victoria. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 13th among Catholic girls 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.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
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
- Girls
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 1,028
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- Location
- Essendon, Victoria
2 Leslie Road Essendon VIC 3040
View on Google MapsICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
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 | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 575(+9) | 596(+27) | 555(-5) | 569(0) | 564(-12) |
| Year 9 | 602(+6) | 637(+26) | 580(-6) | 592(-2) | 582(-23) |
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 575(+9)
- Writing
- 596(+27)
- Spelling
- 555(-5)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 569(0)
- Numeracy
- 564(-12)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 602(+6)
- Writing
- 637(+26)
- Spelling
- 580(-6)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 592(-2)
- Numeracy
- 582(-23)
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 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 32 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 8.4% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 32
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 8.4%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 7.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 7.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 7.5% |
| Median ATAR | 76.6 |
| ATAR 90 and over | 14.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 7.5%
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 76.6
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 14.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2022
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Median ATAR | 76.65 |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 76.65
About St Columba's College
At St Columba’s College, we seek to guide faith-filled discernment and empower learners who are compelled to action, in our hope for a just world.
St Columba's College is a faithful, contemporary and innovative Secondary College, following in the footsteps of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity. We are a forward-facing community providing educational opportunities and experiences, as well as a rich co-curricular program, that prepares our students for a future that is unknown. Our staff members understand that positive, life-giving relationships, and fostering the wellbeing of each individual, is fundamental to our work. Our students and staff's learning and development is supported by modern facilities that promote collaboration, creativity and collaboration.
Enquire
- Email: registrar@columba.vic.edu.au
- Phone: +61 3 93375311
- School website
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Common questions
What year levels does St Columba's College teach?
St Columba's College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.
Is St Columba's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
St Columba's College is a Girls school.
What sector is St Columba's College in?
St Columba's College is classified as Catholic.
Does St Columba's College offer boarding?
No, St Columba's College does not offer boarding.
How many students attend St Columba's College?
St Columba's College has 1,028 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at St Columba's College?
St Columba's College's student to teacher ratio is 13.0 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does St Columba's College sit in?
St Columba's College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.
What is St Columba's College's strongest area on Schools360?
St Columba's College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Trusted tier.
Where does St Columba's College rank?
St Columba's College ranks 13th among Catholic girls schools in Victoria.
Where is St Columba's College located?
St Columba's College is located in Essendon, Victoria.