Al Iman College vs Mount Evelyn Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Iman College
Melton South · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,149 students · ICSEA 1059
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Evelyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
693 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Al Iman College Melton South VIC | Mount Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 239 | #130 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #464 of 1,259 | #475 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,149 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 628 / 521 | 326 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 69.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.1 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Melton | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aliman.vic.edu.au/ | www.mecs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.8 vs 59.2).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.9).
- •Al Iman College is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 693.
- •Al Iman College has grown faster over five years (90% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Iman College better than Mount Evelyn Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Iman College and Mount Evelyn Christian School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Iman College has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Christian School has 10.0.
How do Al Iman College and Mount Evelyn Christian School rank in VIC?
Al Iman College is 128th of 239 and Mount Evelyn Christian School is 130th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.