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Catholic School

Penola Catholic College

Secondary school in Broadmeadows, VIC

1,373
Students (2025)
1000
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
9:1
Student:Teacher
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About Penola Catholic College

Penola Catholic College is a catholic secondary school located in Broadmeadows, Melbourne. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from 7-12.

With 1373 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1000 (47th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Catholic
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,373 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 170 (152.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 97 (75.4 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1000 (47th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 761 (55%)
Girls: 612 (45%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 39%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 60%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
35%
29%
24%
12%
Bottom 35% Lower 29% Upper 24% Top 12%