Ave Maria College
Ave Maria College is a Catholic secondary school in Aberfeldie, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 826 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students have a language background other than English.
Aberfeldie VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Ave Maria College compares
By ICSEA, Ave Maria College ranks 75th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Nativity School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ave Maria College scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
Ave Maria 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 Aberfeldie
Ave Maria College is located in Aberfeldie, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,571/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 3,925.
Aberfeldie suburb profileSchools near Ave Maria College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ave Maria College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 0.2 km | 1111 | 29 higher | 364 |
| Aberfeldie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 0.2 km | 1108 | 26 higher | 374 |
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 1.1 km | 1088 | 6 higher | 888 |
| St Therese's SchoolCatholic Primary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1116 | 34 higher | 529 |
| St Margaret's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maribyrnong | 1.3 km | 1125 | 43 higher | 441 |
| St Columba's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Essendon | 1.4 km | 1107 | 25 higher | 1,047 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 1.5 km | 1027 | 55 lower | 1,109 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ave Maria College a government school?
No, Ave Maria College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Ave Maria College offer?
Ave Maria College offers 7-12.
What is Ave Maria College's ICSEA score?
Ave Maria College has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ave Maria College?
Ave Maria College has 826 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ave Maria College?
The nearest schools to Ave Maria College are Our Lady of the Nativity School (0.2 km), Aberfeldie Primary School (0.2 km), Essendon Keilor College-Senior Campus (0.4 km).
Where is Ave Maria College located?
Ave Maria College is located in Aberfeldie, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.avemaria.vic.edu.au.