Avila College vs Huntingtower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 352 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avila College
Mount Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,011 students · ICSEA 1113
Huntingtower School
Mount Waverley · Independent combined · Prep-12
785 students · ICSEA 1201
| Measure | Avila College Mount Waverley VIC | Huntingtower School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 348 | #5 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #84 of 1,472 | #10 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,011 | 785 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 403 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | 27.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1201 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 78% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avilacollege.vic.edu.au | www.huntingtower.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Huntingtower School scores higher on the Success Index (89.2 vs 79.2).
- •Huntingtower School has the higher ICSEA (1201 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huntingtower School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Avila College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 785.
- •Huntingtower School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -8%).
- •Avila College is a catholic school while Huntingtower School 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 Avila College better than Huntingtower School?
On the Success Index, Huntingtower School ranks higher (89.2 vs 79.2 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 Avila College and Huntingtower School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avila College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huntingtower School has 10.5.
How do Avila College and Huntingtower School rank in VIC?
Avila College is 37th of 348 and Huntingtower School is 5th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.