Whitefriars College
Whitefriars College is a Catholic secondary school in Donvale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1112, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,055 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Donvale VIC 3111. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whitefriars College compares
By ICSEA, Whitefriars College ranks 36th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mullauna Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.9 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. Whitefriars College scores 1112, above average.
Enrolment and location
Whitefriars 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 Donvale
Whitefriars College is located in Donvale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,100/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 12,644.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Donvale suburb profileSchools near Whitefriars College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whitefriars College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullauna Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitcham | 1.9 km | 1058 | 54 lower | 625 |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 2.0 km | 1127 | 15 higher | 490 |
| Park Orchards Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Park Orchards | 2.0 km | 1119 | 7 higher | 338 |
| Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ringwood North | 2.0 km | 1104 | 8 lower | 215 |
| Donvale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Donvale | 2.0 km | 1158 | 46 higher | 1,623 |
| Heatherwood SchoolGovernment Secondary · Donvale | 2.1 km | 991 | 121 lower | 214 |
| Donvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Donvale | 2.5 km | 1120 | 8 higher | 289 |
| Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale CampusIndependent Combined · Donvale | 2.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Anne's SchoolCatholic Primary · Park Orchards | 2.7 km | 1119 | 7 higher | 231 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitefriars College a government school?
No, Whitefriars College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Whitefriars College offer?
Whitefriars College offers 7-12.
What is Whitefriars College's ICSEA score?
Whitefriars College has an ICSEA score of 1112, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whitefriars College?
Whitefriars College has 1,055 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whitefriars College?
The nearest schools to Whitefriars College are Mullauna Secondary College (1.9 km), Mitcham Primary School (2.0 km), Park Orchards Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Whitefriars College located?
Whitefriars College is located in Donvale, VIC 3111. Visit the school website at http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au.