St Columba's College
2 Leslie Road, Essendon VIC 3040
St Columba's College is a Catholic secondary school in Essendon, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,047 students. Its ICSEA is 1,107, 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
Based on publicly available information, St Columba's College is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Essendon, Victoria, founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Charity and now part of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. Public sources describe an educational approach centred on student engagement, curiosity and connection to the world, supported by a house system, student leadership programs, and a positive education and restorative practices model for wellbeing. The Foxford Innovation Centre is highlighted as a notable learning facility, and the college emphasises strong alumnae and community ties.
Often praised
- Positive education wellbeing model
- Foxford Innovation Centre facility
- Strong alumnae community
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NAPLAN
School-level NAPLAN results are published by ACARA on My School under terms that do not allow them to be reproduced here. See St Columba's College on My School · Why some data is missing
VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.0 |
| 2024 | 31.0 |
| 2023 | 31.0 |
| 2022 | 32.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School | Essendon | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.3 km | 1,161 | 859 |
| Ave Maria College | Aberfeldie | Catholic high school | 1.4 km | 1,082 | 826 |
| Buckley Park College | Essendon | Public high school | 1.8 km | 1,088 | 876 |
| Strathmore Secondary College | Strathmore | Public high school | 2.5 km | 1,086 | 1,927 |
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Niddrie | Public high school | 2.7 km | 1,027 | 1,112 |
| St Bernard's College | Essendon | Catholic high school | 2.9 km | 1,100 | 1,567 |
| Antonine College | Pascoe Vale South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.1 km | 982 | 927 |
| Mount Alexander 7-12 College | Flemington | Public high school | 3.2 km | 1,069 | 827 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College | Newtown | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,450 | 1,105 |
| Santa Maria College | Northcote | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 779 | 1,110 |
| 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 |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College | Hughesdale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 932 | 1,102 |
| Whitefriars College | Donvale | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,055 | 1,112 |
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.