Alamanda K-9 College vs Macleod College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alamanda K-9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
3,335 students · ICSEA 1141
Macleod College
Macleod · Government combined · Prep-12
545 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Alamanda K-9 College Point Cook VIC | Macleod College Macleod VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 239 | #88 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #283 of 1,259 | #292 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 3,335 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 1,645 / 1,690 | 297 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 250 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 369 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 197.7 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Macleod 3085 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alamandacollege.vic.edu.au/ | macleod.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.9 vs 68.7).
- •Alamanda K-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macleod College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.9).
- •Alamanda K-9 College is the larger school with 3,335 students compared with 545.
- •Alamanda K-9 College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 8%).
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 Alamanda K-9 College better than Macleod College?
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 Alamanda K-9 College and Macleod College?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Macleod in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alamanda K-9 College has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macleod College has 9.6.
How do Alamanda K-9 College and Macleod College rank in VIC?
Alamanda K-9 College is 87th of 239 and Macleod College is 88th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.