Assumption College vs International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 500 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption College
Kilmore · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,455 students · ICSEA 1050
International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus
Kilmore · Independent primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Assumption College Kilmore VIC | International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #436 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,455 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 767 | 14 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 270 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.1 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.assumption.vic.edu.au/ | maarif.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 63.1).
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.1).
- •Assumption College is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 25.
- •Assumption College is a catholic school while International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus 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 Assumption College better than International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus?
On the Success Index, International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus ranks higher (74.3 vs 63.1 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 Assumption College and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Kilmore and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has 6.0.
How do Assumption College and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus rank in VIC?
Assumption College is 142nd of 348 and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.