Thomas Carr College
Thomas Carr College is a Catholic secondary school in Tarneit, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1061, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,347 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 50% have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thomas Carr College compares
By ICSEA, Thomas Carr College ranks 102nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's College for the Deaf - Tarneit Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.1 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. Thomas Carr College scores 1061, above average.
Enrolment and location
Thomas Carr 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 Tarneit
Thomas Carr College is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near Thomas Carr College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thomas Carr College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tarneit | 0.3 km | 1053 | 8 lower | 441 |
| St James the Apostle SchoolCatholic Primary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.7 km | 1037 | 24 lower | 387 |
| Baden Powell P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 1.7 km | 1006 | 55 lower | 827 |
| Truganina P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Truganina | 1.8 km | 1039 | 22 lower | 1,933 |
| Al-Taqwa CollegeIndependent Combined · Truganina | 1.8 km | 1069 | 8 higher | 2,617 |
| Westbourne Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Truganina | 2.0 km | 1166 | 105 higher | 2,121 |
| Bemin Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Truganina | 2.2 km | 1015 | 46 lower | 886 |
| Tarneit P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Tarneit | 2.2 km | 1026 | 35 lower | 2,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomas Carr College a government school?
No, Thomas Carr College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Thomas Carr College offer?
Thomas Carr College offers 7-12.
What is Thomas Carr College's ICSEA score?
Thomas Carr College has an ICSEA score of 1061, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thomas Carr College?
Thomas Carr College has 1,347 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thomas Carr College?
The nearest schools to Thomas Carr College are St Mary's College for the Deaf - Tarneit Campus (0.1 km), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Baden Powell P-9 College-Tarneit Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Thomas Carr College located?
Thomas Carr College is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au.