Padua College is a Catholic boys' school in Kedron with strong roots in music, STEM and practical trades.
NAPLAN averaging +32 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Padua College is a Catholic boys' school in Kedron with strong roots in music, STEM and practical trades. The Year 5 Music Immersion Program and Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Programme draw students keen on performance and ensemble work. The Learning Enrichment Centre supports both gifted learners and those needing extra help, while the Long Term Athletic Development Program shapes wellbeing across all years. Known for its pastoral strength and tight-knit community, Padua suits families wanting a school where boys feel known and supported within a Catholic framework.
Padua College has an overall SchoolRank score of 64.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 65/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1117, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Padua College, Year 5 students averaged 513 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 577, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 606, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Padua College is a large catholic combined school with approximately 1,547 students. It offers education for years 5-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Padua College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 97%.
Padua College is located in Kedron, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1117 (88th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.