Independent girls' school, Prep–12, 685 students, Toorak, Victoria.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 83.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Median ATAR 83.0 ranks #34 of 522 Victoria schools (top 7%). Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #23 of 136.
St Catherine's School has an overall SchoolRank score of 76.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 79/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1175, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Catherine's School, Year 3 students averaged 455 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 568, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 625, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 634, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
St Catherine's School is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 685 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Catherine's School has approximate annual tuition fees of $36,482. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 57/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
St Catherine's School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
St Catherine's School has a median ATAR of 83.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 71%.
St Catherine's School is located in Toorak, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1175 (98th 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.