Santa Maria College
50 Separation Street, Northcote VIC 3070
Santa Maria College is a Catholic secondary school in Northcote, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 779 students. Its ICSEA is 1,110, 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 public online sources, Santa Maria College is a Catholic girls' secondary school (Years 7-12) in Northcote, established in 1904 in the Good Samaritan and Benedictine tradition. It is an authorised International Baccalaureate school, offering the Middle Years Programme alongside VCE, and organises students into age-based "villages." The school describes a multicultural student community and offers co-curricular programs including Duke of Edinburgh, music, debating, theatre and environmental initiatives, alongside a recent facilities masterplan.
Often praised
- IB Middle Years Programme
- Strong VCE results
- Multicultural, inclusive community
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.0 |
| 2024 | 30.0 |
| 2023 | 30.0 |
| 2022 | 30.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Northcote | Public high school | 1.2 km | 1,153 | 1,552 |
| Fitzroy High School | Fitzroy North | Public high school | 2.1 km | 1,086 | 369 |
| Virtual School Victoria | Thornbury | Public k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,073 | 2,797 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Thornbury | Public high school | 2.5 km | 1,067 | 1,119 |
| St John's College Preston | Preston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,066 | 345 |
| Alphington Grammar School | Alphington | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,150 | 679 |
| Preston High School | Preston | Public high school | 3.2 km | 1,104 | 1,326 |
| Sydney Road Community School | Brunswick | Public high school | 3.5 km | 1,037 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Whitefriars College | Donvale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,055 | 1,112 |
| Avila College | Mount Waverley | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,011 | 1,113 |
| St Columba's College | Essendon | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,047 | 1,107 |
| Marcellin College | Bulleen | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,131 | 1,115 |
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.