Star of the Sea College
Star of the Sea College is a Catholic secondary school in Brighton, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1132, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,204 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Brighton VIC 3186. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Star of the Sea College compares
By ICSEA, Star of the Sea College ranks 13th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St James' School, a Catholic primary 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. Star of the Sea College scores 1132, above average.
Enrolment and location
Star of the Sea 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.
Schools near Star of the Sea College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Star of the Sea College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' SchoolCatholic Primary · Brighton | 0.2 km | 1133 | 1 higher | 146 |
| Elsternwick Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 0.6 km | 1147 | 15 higher | 463 |
| Leibler Yavneh CollegeIndependent Combined · Elsternwick | 1.0 km | 1123 | 9 lower | 559 |
| Firbank Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 1.0 km | 1152 | 20 higher | 1,046 |
| Brighton Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brighton | 1.6 km | 1143 | 11 higher | 1,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star of the Sea College a government school?
No, Star of the Sea College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Star of the Sea College offer?
Star of the Sea College offers 7-12.
What is Star of the Sea College's ICSEA score?
Star of the Sea College has an ICSEA score of 1132, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Star of the Sea College?
Star of the Sea College has 1,204 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Star of the Sea College?
The nearest schools to Star of the Sea College are St James' School (0.2 km), Elsternwick Primary School (0.6 km), Leibler Yavneh College (1.0 km).
Where is Star of the Sea College located?
Star of the Sea College is located in Brighton, VIC 3186. Visit the school website at http://www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au.