Bentleigh Secondary College vs Montmorency Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh East · Government high school · 7-12
936 students · ICSEA 1082
Montmorency Secondary College
Montmorency · Government high school · 7-12
1,085 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Bentleigh Secondary College Bentleigh East VIC | Montmorency Secondary College Montmorency VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 348 | #75 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,472 | #177 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 936 | 1,085 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 535 | 527 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 217 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 175 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 88.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Montmorency 3094 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au | www.montysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.2 vs 74.7).
- •Montmorency Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentleigh Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Montmorency Secondary College is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 936.
- •Montmorency Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -9%).
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 Bentleigh Secondary College better than Montmorency 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 Bentleigh Secondary College and Montmorency Secondary College?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Montmorency in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montmorency Secondary College has 12.2.
How do Bentleigh Secondary College and Montmorency Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bentleigh Secondary College is 71st of 348 and Montmorency Secondary College is 75th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.