St Joseph's College
5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156
St Joseph's College is a Catholic secondary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 991 students. Its ICSEA is 1,052, 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
Public information describes St Joseph's College as a Salesian Catholic boys' secondary school in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, catering for Years 7 to 12 since 1965. It runs specialised year-level programs including LEAP in Year 7 and the Valdocco Program in Year 9, alongside STEM offerings, performing arts, and a strong sporting program through the Associated Catholic Colleges competition. The school also promotes international cultural experience opportunities for students, reflecting its Salesian pastoral tradition.
Often praised
- Salesian pastoral tradition
- Valdocco and LEAP year-level programs
- STEM and performing arts offerings
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage College Knox | Ferntree Gully | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.8 km | 1,059 | 183 |
| Urban College | Boronia | Independent high school | 3.5 km | 975 | 100 |
| Boronia K-12 College | Boronia | Public k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | 982 | 458 |
| Fairhills High School | Knoxfield | Public high school | 3.7 km | 994 | 409 |
| Upwey High School | Upwey | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,048 | 760 |
| Fernbrook School | The Basin | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.1 km | 1,049 | 78 |
| St Andrews Christian College | Wantirna South | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.8 km | 1,166 | 719 |
| Scoresby Secondary College | Scoresby | Public high school | 5.2 km | 1,003 | 239 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus College | Mount Clear | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,215 | 1,052 |
| Clonard College | Herne Hill | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 940 | 1,051 |
| Simonds Catholic College | West Melbourne | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 359 | 1,053 |
| Assumption College | Kilmore | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,455 | 1,050 |
| Catholic College Wodonga | Wodonga | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,229 | 1,054 |
| Nazareth College | Noble Park North | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 972 | 1,050 |
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.