Gilson College

Gilson College is an independent combined school in Taylors Hill, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1073, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,102 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 59% of students have a language background other than English.

Taylors Hill VIC 3037. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

1073

76th percentile

Enrolments

1,102

Prep-12

Students per teacher

11:1

98 teaching staff

Language background other than English

59%

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Gilson College compares

By ICSEA, Gilson College ranks 124th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Taylors Hill Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Gilson College scores 1073, above average.

ICSEA 1073Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

1073

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Gilson College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Gilson College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Taylors Hill

Gilson College is located in Taylors Hill, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,374/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 15,419.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Taylors Hill suburb profile

Schools near Gilson College

The 8 nearest schools to Gilson College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Gilson College	Students
Taylors Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylors Hill	0.9 km	1027	46 lower	575
Copperfield CollegeGovernment Secondary · Delahey	1.0 km	962	111 lower	1,846
Kings Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Albans	1.0 km	966	107 lower	367
Kororoit Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside Heights	1.4 km	1082	9 higher	1,156
Mackellar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Delahey	1.5 km	993	80 lower	300
Resurrection SchoolCatholic Primary · Kings Park	1.8 km	957	116 lower	453
Stevensville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · St Albans	2.0 km	930	143 lower	185
Catholic Regional College Caroline SpringsCatholic Secondary · Caroline Springs	2.1 km	1045	28 lower	1,079

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilson College a government school?

No, Gilson College is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Gilson College offer?

Gilson College offers Prep-12.

What is Gilson College's ICSEA score?

Gilson College has an ICSEA score of 1073, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Gilson College?

Gilson College has 1,102 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Gilson College?

The nearest schools to Gilson College are Taylors Hill Primary School (0.9 km), Copperfield College (1.0 km), Kings Park Primary School (1.0 km).

Where is Gilson College located?

Gilson College is located in Taylors Hill, VIC 3037. Visit the school website at http://www.gilson.vic.edu.au.

Gilson College official website