Avila College
35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Avila College is a Catholic secondary school in Mount Waverley, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,011 students. Its ICSEA is 1,113, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information describes Avila College as a Catholic secondary school for girls in Mount Waverley, founded in 1965 by the Presentation Sisters and guided by values of faith, compassion, justice and service. Catering for Years 7-12 with around 1100 students, the school offers VCE, VCE-VM and VET pathways alongside a broad co-curricular program spanning sport, performing arts, STEM, leadership and social justice initiatives, within what is described as a warm, inclusive community.
Often praised
- Broad co-curricular program
- Inclusive, values-based community
- Multiple VCE/VET pathways
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.0 |
| 2024 | 32.0 |
| 2023 | 31.0 |
| 2022 | 31.0 |
| 2021 | 32.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtower School | Mt Waverley | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.4 km | 1,201 | 785 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Waverley | Public high school | 0.6 km | 1,127 | 1,834 |
| Glen Waverley Secondary College | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 2.6 km | 1,124 | 2,425 |
| Ashwood High School | Ashwood | Public high school | 2.9 km | 1,093 | 1,053 |
| Salesian College Chadstone | Chadstone | Catholic high school | 3.0 km | 1,093 | 982 |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.3 km | 1,159 | 1,170 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,207 | 1,530 |
| Forest Hill College | Burwood East | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,045 | 277 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars College | Donvale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,055 | 1,112 |
| Marcellin College | Bulleen | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,131 | 1,115 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College | Heidelberg | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,175 | 1,111 |
| Our Lady of Sion College | Box Hill | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 930 | 1,111 |
| Santa Maria College | Northcote | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 779 | 1,110 |
| Catholic Ladies' College Ltd | Eltham | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 901 | 1,119 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.