Simonds Catholic College
Simonds Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in West Melbourne, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1053, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 36% of students have a language background other than English.
West Melbourne VIC 3003. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Simonds Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Simonds Catholic College ranks 117th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 55 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is River Nile School, an independent secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Simonds Catholic College scores 1053, above average.
Enrolment and location
Simonds Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About West Melbourne
Simonds Catholic College is located in West Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,788/wk and median rent of $388/wk. Population: 8,025.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Melbourne suburb profileSchools near Simonds Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Simonds Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne | 0.3 km | 935 | 118 lower | 1,524 |
| North Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Melbourne | 0.8 km | 1136 | 83 higher | 910 |
| University High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parkville | 1.0 km | 1117 | 64 higher | 1,983 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simonds Catholic College a government school?
No, Simonds Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Simonds Catholic College offer?
Simonds Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Simonds Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Simonds Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1053, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Simonds Catholic College?
Simonds Catholic College has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Simonds Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Simonds Catholic College are River Nile School (0.2 km), Mount Alexander 7-12 College-River Nile Campus (0.3 km), Saints College (0.3 km).
Where is Simonds Catholic College located?
Simonds Catholic College is located in West Melbourne, VIC 3003. Visit the school website at http://www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au.