Xavier College
Xavier College is a Catholic combined school in Kew, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1154, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,503 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Kew VIC 3101. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Xavier College compares
By ICSEA, Xavier College ranks 43rd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 40 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity Grammar School Kew, an independent combined school 0.6 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. Xavier College scores 1154, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Xavier 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 Xavier College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Xavier College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Grammar School KewIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.6 km | 1180 | 26 higher | 1,577 |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.7 km | 1190 | 36 higher | 2,169 |
| Ruyton Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Kew | 0.7 km | 1198 | 44 higher | 854 |
| Kew Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kew | 1.0 km | 1151 | 3 lower | 512 |
| Glenferrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn | 1.2 km | 1160 | 6 higher | 244 |
| Hawthorn West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn | 1.3 km | 1165 | 11 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xavier College a government school?
No, Xavier College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Xavier College offer?
Xavier College offers Prep-12.
What is Xavier College's ICSEA score?
Xavier College has an ICSEA score of 1154, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Xavier College?
Xavier College has 1,503 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Xavier College?
The nearest schools to Xavier College are Trinity Grammar School Kew (0.6 km), Methodist Ladies' College (0.7 km), Ruyton Girls' School (0.7 km).
Where is Xavier College located?
Xavier College is located in Kew, VIC 3101. Visit the school website at http://www.xavier.vic.edu.au.