VIC · Catholic Secondary
St Columba's College
Essendon 3040 · 7-12
St Columba's College is a Catholic secondary school in Essendon, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1107, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 21% of students have a language background other than English.
How St Columba's College compares
By ICSEA, St Columba's College ranks 43rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, an independent combined school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Columba's College scores 1107 — above average.
Enrolment and location
St Columba's College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Essendon
St Columba's College is located in Essendon, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
View full Essendon suburb profile →Schools near St Columba's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Columba's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Essendon | 0.3 km | 1161 | 54 higher | 859 |
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds CampusIndependent Combined · Moonee Ponds | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon CampusIndependent Combined · Essendon | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Essendon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 0.7 km | 1137 | 30 higher | 387 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 0.8 km | 1116 | 9 higher | 529 |
| St Bernard's College - Resurrection House CampusCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonee Ponds | 0.8 km | 1129 | 22 higher | 512 |
| Essendon Keilor College-Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonee Ponds | 1.3 km | 1136 | 29 higher | 289 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.4 km | 1082 | 25 lower | 826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Columba's College a government school?
No, St Columba's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Columba's College offer?
St Columba's College offers 7-12.
What is St Columba's College's ICSEA score?
St Columba's College has an ICSEA score of 1107, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Columba's College?
St Columba's College has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Columba's College?
The nearest schools to St Columba's College are Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School (0.3 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds Campus (0.5 km), Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon Campus (0.6 km).
Where is St Columba's College located?
St Columba's College is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.columba.vic.edu.au.