Alphington Grammar School vs Toorak College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Grammar School
Alphington · Independent combined · Prep-12
679 students · ICSEA 1150
Toorak College
Mount Eliza · Independent combined · Prep-12
901 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Alphington Grammar School Alphington VIC | Toorak College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 239 | #34 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #33 of 1,259 | #78 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 679 | 901 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 471 | 887 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.7% | 14.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 52.1 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Yarra | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphington.vic.edu.au | www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alphington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 81.9).
- •Toorak College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toorak College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
- •Toorak College is the larger school with 901 students compared with 679.
- •Alphington Grammar School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 18%).
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 Alphington Grammar School better than Toorak College?
On the Success Index, Alphington Grammar School ranks higher (85.8 vs 81.9 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 Alphington Grammar School and Toorak College?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak College has 9.6.
How do Alphington Grammar School and Toorak College rank in VIC?
Alphington Grammar School is 19th of 239 and Toorak College is 34th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.