Alia College vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alia College
Hawthorn East · Independent high school · 7-12
96 students · ICSEA 1130
Scotch College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,957 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Alia College Hawthorn East VIC | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 348 | #26 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 1,472 | #50 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 96 | 1,957 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 39 | 0 / 1,957 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | 19% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 214.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 130.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alia.vic.edu.au | www.scotch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.7 vs 84.1).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alia College has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 9.1).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 96.
- •Alia College has grown faster over five years (41% vs 4%).
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 Alia College better than Scotch 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 Alia College and Scotch College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alia College has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 9.1.
How do Alia College and Scotch College rank in VIC?
Alia College is 7th of 348 and Scotch College is 26th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.