Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a Catholic secondary school in Northcote, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1110, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 779 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 11% of students have a language background other than English.
Northcote VIC 3070. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Santa Maria College compares
By ICSEA, Santa Maria College ranks 40th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northcote Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Santa Maria College scores 1110, above average.
Enrolment and location
Santa Maria 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 Northcote
Santa Maria College is located in Northcote, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,287/wk and median rent of $475/wk. Population: 25,276.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northcote suburb profileSchools near Santa Maria College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Santa Maria College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 0.5 km | 1166 | 56 higher | 303 |
| Westgarth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Northcote | 0.7 km | 1204 | 94 higher | 550 |
| Wales Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.1 km | 1140 | 30 higher | 616 |
| Northcote High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Northcote | 1.2 km | 1153 | 43 higher | 1,668 |
| Merri Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fitzroy North | 1.5 km | 1186 | 76 higher | 442 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Thornbury | 1.6 km | 1107 | 3 lower | 129 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Maria College a government school?
No, Santa Maria College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Santa Maria College offer?
Santa Maria College offers 7-12.
What is Santa Maria College's ICSEA score?
Santa Maria College has an ICSEA score of 1110, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Santa Maria College?
Santa Maria College has 779 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Santa Maria College?
The nearest schools to Santa Maria College are Northcote Primary School (0.5 km), St Joseph's School (0.7 km), Westgarth Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Santa Maria College located?
Santa Maria College is located in Northcote, VIC 3070. Visit the school website at http://www.santamaria.vic.edu.au.