Independent Catholic boys' school (Prep-12) in Kew, VIC with 1503 students.
NAPLAN averaging +44 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 80.0; the result is a B overall.
Median ATAR 80.0 ranks #55 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Catholic schools, ranks #7 of 91 (top 8%).
Xavier College has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 71/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1154, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Xavier College, Year 3 students averaged 443 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 527, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 590, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 620, well 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.
Xavier College is a large catholic combined school with approximately 1,503 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Xavier College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Xavier College has a median ATAR of 80.0.
Xavier College is located in Kew, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1154 (96th 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.