Alice Miller School vs Eltham College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 65 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
Eltham College
Research · Independent combined · Prep-12
639 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Alice Miller School Macedon VIC | Eltham College Research VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 239 | #43 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 1,259 | #102 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 399 | 639 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 198 | 251 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 53.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macedon 3440 | Research 3095 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | alicemiller.vic.edu.au/ | www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham College scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 78.6).
- •Eltham College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
- •Eltham College is the larger school with 639 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 Eltham College?
On the Success Index, Eltham College ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.6 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 Eltham College?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Macedon and Research in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Miller School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eltham College has 8.5.
How do Alice Miller School and Eltham College rank in VIC?
Alice Miller School is 49th of 239 and Eltham College is 43rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.