Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Wangaratta, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 973 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Wangaratta VIC 3677. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Galen Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Galen Catholic College ranks 149th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership, a Catholic secondary 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. Galen Catholic College scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
Galen Catholic 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 Galen Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Galen Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wangaratta High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wangaratta | 0.6 km | 957 | 78 lower | 595 |
| St Bernard's SchoolCatholic Primary · Wangaratta | 1.0 km | 1042 | 7 higher | 356 |
| Wangaratta West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wangaratta | 1.7 km | 1017 | 18 lower | 486 |
| Cathedral College WangarattaIndependent Combined · Wangaratta | 2.1 km | 1084 | 49 higher | 1,075 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Wangaratta | 2.2 km | 1045 | 10 higher | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galen Catholic College a government school?
No, Galen Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Galen Catholic College offer?
Galen Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Galen Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Galen Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Galen Catholic College?
Galen Catholic College has 973 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Galen Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Galen Catholic College are Borinya, Wangaratta Community Partnership (0.2 km), Wangaratta High School (0.6 km), Appin Park Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Galen Catholic College located?
Galen Catholic College is located in Wangaratta, VIC 3677. Visit the school website at http://www.galen.vic.edu.au.