Penola Catholic College
Penola Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Broadmeadows, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1000, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,373 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Broadmeadows VIC 3047. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penola Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Penola Catholic College ranks 224th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Dominic's School, a Catholic 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. Penola Catholic College scores 1000, near average.
Enrolment and location
Penola 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 Penola Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penola Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's SchoolCatholic Primary · Broadmeadows | 0.5 km | 958 | 42 lower | 226 |
| Jacana School for AutismGovernment Combined · Jacana | 0.5 km | 1005 | 5 higher | 228 |
| Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadmeadows | 0.8 km | 922 | 78 lower | 263 |
| Broadmeadows Special Developmental SchoolGovernment Combined · Broadmeadows | 0.9 km | 970 | 30 lower | 361 |
| Hume Central Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadows | 1.0 km | 900 | 100 lower | 1,093 |
| Broadmeadows Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadmeadows | 1.0 km | 912 | 88 lower | 210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penola Catholic College a government school?
No, Penola Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penola Catholic College offer?
Penola Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Penola Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Penola Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1000, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penola Catholic College?
Penola Catholic College has 1,373 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penola Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Penola Catholic College are St Dominic's School (0.5 km), Jacana School for Autism (0.5 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Broadmeadows (0.8 km).
Where is Penola Catholic College located?
Penola Catholic College is located in Broadmeadows, VIC 3047. Visit the school website at http://www.penola.vic.edu.au.