Alice Miller School vs Braemar College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Miller School
Macedon · Independent combined · Prep-12
399 students · ICSEA 1139
Braemar College
Woodend · Independent combined · 5-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Alice Miller School Macedon VIC | Braemar College Woodend VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 239 | #81 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 1,259 | #265 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,094 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 198 | 535 / 559 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 99.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macedon 3440 | Woodend 3442 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alicemiller.vic.edu.au/ | www.braemar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Miller School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 69.9).
- •Alice Miller School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Miller School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •Braemar College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 399.
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 Alice Miller School better than Braemar College?
On the Success Index, Alice Miller School ranks higher (78.6 vs 69.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice Miller School and Braemar College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Macedon and Woodend in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Miller School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Braemar College has 11.0.
How do Alice Miller School and Braemar College rank in VIC?
Alice Miller School is 49th of 239 and Braemar College is 81st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.