Avila College vs Mount Waverley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 669 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
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Mount Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,862 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Avila College Mount Waverley VIC | Mount Waverley Secondary College Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 348 | #35 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #84 of 1,472 | #78 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,011 | 1,862 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 873 / 989 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 315 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 313 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 139.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 72% |
| 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.mwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.2 vs 79.4).
- •Mount Waverley Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avila College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Mount Waverley Secondary College is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 1,011.
- •Mount Waverley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
- •Avila College is a catholic school while Mount Waverley Secondary College is a government 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 Mount Waverley Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avila College and Mount Waverley Secondary College?
About 669 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 Mount Waverley Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Avila College and Mount Waverley Secondary College rank in VIC?
Avila College is 37th of 348 and Mount Waverley Secondary College is 35th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.