Damascus College
Damascus College is a Catholic secondary school in Mount Clear, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,215 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Mount Clear VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Damascus College compares
By ICSEA, Damascus College ranks 120th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmaus Catholic Primary 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. Damascus College scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
Damascus 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 Mount Clear
Damascus College is located in Mount Clear, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,462/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,671.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Clear suburb profileSchools near Damascus College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Damascus College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Clear | 0.2 km | 1088 | 36 higher | 362 |
| Mount Clear CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Clear | 0.7 km | 996 | 56 lower | 982 |
| Mount Clear Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Clear | 0.8 km | 991 | 61 lower | 221 |
| Ballarat Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Sebastopol | 3.1 km | 1058 | 6 higher | 406 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Damascus College a government school?
No, Damascus College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Damascus College offer?
Damascus College offers 7-12.
What is Damascus College's ICSEA score?
Damascus College has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Damascus College?
Damascus College has 1,215 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Damascus College?
The nearest schools to Damascus College are Emmaus Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Mount Clear College (0.7 km), Mount Clear Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Damascus College located?
Damascus College is located in Mount Clear, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.damascus.vic.edu.au.