Ashwood High School vs Presbyterian Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood High School
Ashwood · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 1093
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Burwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,530 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Ashwood High School Ashwood VIC | Presbyterian Ladies' College Burwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 348 | #2 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 1,472 | #4 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 989 | 1,530 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 581 | 1,529 / 1 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.1% | 24.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 80% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 199.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 128.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Burwood 3125 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashwood.vic.edu.au | www.plc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (90.1 vs 80.1).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.0).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 989.
- •Ashwood High School has grown faster over five years (74% vs 4%).
- •Ashwood High School is a government school while Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ashwood High School better than Presbyterian Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Presbyterian Ladies' College ranks higher (90.1 vs 80.1 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 Ashwood High School and Presbyterian Ladies' College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Burwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwood High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Presbyterian Ladies' College has 7.7.
How do Ashwood High School and Presbyterian Ladies' College rank in VIC?
Ashwood High School is 30th of 348 and Presbyterian Ladies' College is 2nd of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.