Whitefriars College
156 Park Road, Donvale VIC 3111
Whitefriars College is a Catholic secondary school in Donvale, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,055 students. Its ICSEA is 1,112, 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 online sources describe Whitefriars College as a Catholic secondary school for boys in Years 7-12, run by the Carmelite order in Donvale, Victoria. Established in 1961, it offers a broad curriculum alongside extensive learning, sporting and performing arts facilities, with co-curricular programs spanning music, outdoor education, leadership and service. The college is organised into eight houses named after notable Carmelites and emphasises values of contemplation, community and service in developing well-rounded young men.
Often praised
- Carmelite values and community focus
- Strong co-curricular and arts facilities
- Broad academic curriculum
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.0 |
| 2024 | 30.0 |
| 2023 | 32.0 |
| 2022 | 31.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullauna Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mitcham | Public high school | 1.9 km | 1,058 | 653 |
| Donvale Christian College | Donvale | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,158 | 1,623 |
| Norwood Secondary College | Ringwood | Public high school | 3.5 km | 1,059 | 1,110 |
| East Doncaster Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Doncaster East | Public high school | 3.8 km | 1,124 | 2,302 |
| Nunawading Christian College-Secondary | Nunawading | Independent high school | 4.3 km | 1,067 | 261 |
| Ringwood Secondary College | Ringwood | Public high school | 4.4 km | 1,052 | 1,482 |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School | Warranwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.6 km | 1,097 | 470 |
| Aquinas College | Ringwood | Catholic high school | 4.7 km | 1,085 | 1,659 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila College | Mount Waverley | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,011 | 1,113 |
| 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 |
| Santa Maria College | Northcote | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 779 | 1,110 |
| Marcellin College | Bulleen | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,131 | 1,115 |
| St Columba's College | Essendon | Catholic high school · 7-12 | 1,047 | 1,107 |
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.