Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong is a Catholic secondary school in Drysdale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,442 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Drysdale VIC 3222. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Saint Ignatius College Geelong compares
By ICSEA, Saint Ignatius College Geelong ranks 85th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas 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. Saint Ignatius College Geelong scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
Saint Ignatius College Geelong 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 Drysdale
Saint Ignatius College Geelong is located in Drysdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,273/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 4,976.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Drysdale suburb profileSchools near Saint Ignatius College Geelong
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Saint Ignatius College Geelong | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drysdale | 0.2 km | 1051 | 24 lower | 428 |
| Bellarine Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Drysdale | 0.2 km | 1006 | 69 lower | 1,147 |
| Drysdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Drysdale | 2.6 km | 1016 | 59 lower | 388 |
| Clifton Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Springs | 2.7 km | 1003 | 72 lower | 472 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Ignatius College Geelong a government school?
No, Saint Ignatius College Geelong is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Saint Ignatius College Geelong offer?
Saint Ignatius College Geelong offers 7-12.
What is Saint Ignatius College Geelong's ICSEA score?
Saint Ignatius College Geelong has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Saint Ignatius College Geelong?
Saint Ignatius College Geelong has 1,442 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Saint Ignatius College Geelong?
The nearest schools to Saint Ignatius College Geelong are St Thomas Primary School (0.2 km), Bellarine Secondary College (0.2 km), Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus (2.5 km).
Where is Saint Ignatius College Geelong located?
Saint Ignatius College Geelong is located in Drysdale, VIC 3222. Visit the school website at http://www.ignatius.vic.edu.au.