Mount St Joseph Girls' College
133 Maidstone Street, Altona VIC 3018
Mount St Joseph Girls' College is a Catholic secondary school in Altona, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,216 students. Its ICSEA is 1,100, where the national average is 1000.
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
Based on the school's website and public directory listings, Mount St Joseph Girls' College is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Altona founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1964, offering years 7-12 including VCE and VCAL pathways. It describes itself as a safe, welcoming, faith-centred community with high expectations, an instrumental music and arts program, sport, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, social justice initiatives, and a Reconciliation Action Plan. Strong VCE results and tertiary placements are highlighted in school reporting.
Often praised
- Strong VCE results
- Music and arts program
- Supportive girls-only community
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.0 |
| 2024 | 31.0 |
| 2023 | 30.0 |
| 2022 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 31.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona College | Altona | Public k–12 / combined | 0.6 km | 1,044 | 860 |
| Laverton P-12 College | Laverton | Public k–12 / combined | 3.5 km | 924 | 660 |
| Emmanuel College | Altona North | Catholic high school | 4.5 km | 1,079 | 2,533 |
| Saltwater P-9 College | Point Cook | Public k–12 / combined | 6.3 km | 1,075 | 2,161 |
| Carranballac P-9 College | Point Cook | Public k–12 / combined | 6.4 km | 1,017 | 796 |
| Bayside P-12 CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Williamstown | Public k–12 / combined | 6.5 km | — | 954 |
| Homestead Senior Secondary College | Point Cook | Public high school | 6.9 km | 1,070 | 700 |
| Dohertys Creek P-9 College | Truganina | Public k–12 / combined | 7.2 km | 1,070 | 1,624 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's College | Essendon | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,567 | 1,100 |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College | Hughesdale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 932 | 1,102 |
| St Bede's College | Mentone | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,882 | 1,097 |
| Sacred Heart College | Newtown | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,450 | 1,105 |
| Mater Christi College | Belgrave | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 688 | 1,093 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College | Bentleigh | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 732 | 1,093 |
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.