Also known as SSC Brighton
NAPLAN averaging 39 points above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 80.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Star of the Sea College’s website.
Co-curricular: Music Program; Performing Arts; Debating
Campus & grounds: Sr Josepha Dunlop Library; Nano Nagle Centre
Star of the Sea College is also known as SSC Brighton.
Median ATAR 80.0 ranks #55 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Catholic schools, ranks #7 of 91.
Star of the Sea College has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.6/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1132 (92nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Star of the Sea College, Year 7 students averaged 580 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 607, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Star of the Sea College is a large Catholic secondary school with approximately 1,204 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Star of the Sea College has approximate annual tuition fees of $14,310. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Star of the Sea College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Star of the Sea College has a median ATAR of 80.0.
Star of the Sea College is located in Brighton, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1132 (92nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.