Bialik College vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bialik College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
987 students · ICSEA 1164
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Bialik College Hawthorn VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 239 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 1,259 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 987 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 499 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bialik.vic.edu.au/ | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Central School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 80.0).
- •Bialik College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bialik College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.2).
- •Bialik College is the larger school with 987 students compared with 529.
- •Bialik College is a independent school while Malvern Central School 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 Bialik College better than Malvern Central School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Central School ranks higher (84.0 vs 80.0 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 Bialik College and Malvern Central School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bialik College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do Bialik College and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
Bialik College is 45th of 239 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.