Beaumaris Secondary College vs Mentone Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris Secondary College
Beaumaris · Government high school · 7-12
893 students · ICSEA 1113
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Beaumaris Secondary College Beaumaris VIC | Mentone Girls Secondary College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 348 | #65 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #11 of 1,472 | #139 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 893 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 517 | 1,102 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 85.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/ | www.mgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaumaris Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (85.7 vs 75.9).
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 893.
- •Beaumaris Secondary College has grown faster over five years (66% vs 1%).
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 Beaumaris Secondary College better than Mentone Girls Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Beaumaris Secondary College ranks higher (85.7 vs 75.9 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 Beaumaris Secondary College and Mentone Girls Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Girls Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Beaumaris Secondary College and Mentone Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beaumaris Secondary College is 3rd of 348 and Mentone Girls Secondary College is 65th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.