Parade College
1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
Parade College is a Catholic secondary school in Bundoora, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,968 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,077, 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). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public sources describe Parade College's Bundoora campus as an independent Catholic secondary school for boys, run in the Edmund Rice Education Australia tradition since 1871. The campus offers Years 7-12 with a large VCE subject range plus VET and pre-apprenticeship certificates, alongside a Sport Academy, Altior program, Year 9 ExCEL, music, competitive sport and a Manchester City Football School partnership. Community commentary highlights its long history, strong facilities and emphasis on student wellbeing.
Often praised
- Broad VCE and VET subject range
- Established Edmund Rice Catholic tradition
- Strong sport and co-curricular programs
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.0 |
| 2024 | 30.0 |
| 2023 | 30.0 |
| 2022 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 30.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian College | Bundoora | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.2 km | 1,102 | 643 |
| Loyola College | Watsonia | Catholic high school | 1.9 km | 1,055 | 1,443 |
| Bundoora Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Bundoora | Public high school | 2.0 km | 1,030 | 575 |
| Mill Park Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Mill Park | Public high school | 2.9 km | 1,023 | 973 |
| Greensborough Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Greensborough | Public high school | 2.9 km | 1,020 | 651 |
| Lalor Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Lalor | Public high school | 3.7 km | 964 | 1,121 |
| Macleod College | Macleod | Public k–12 / combined | 3.9 km | 1,073 | 550 |
| Lalor North Secondary College | Epping | Public high school | 4.4 km | 960 | 332 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iona College Geelong | Charlemont | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,332 | 1,078 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate | Fitzroy | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 612 | 1,079 |
| Emmanuel College | Altona North | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 2,533 | 1,079 |
| St Ignatius College Geelong | Drysdale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,442 | 1,075 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong | Newtown | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,742 | 1,075 |
| Loreto College | Ballarat | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 948 | 1,073 |
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.