Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School vs Melbourne Girls College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 1021
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
1,531 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School Richmond VIC | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #32 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #71 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 79 | 1,531 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 53 | 1,531 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 299 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 215 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 12.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 107.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynallhall.vic.edu.au | www.mgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Girls College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 63.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 14.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 79.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 3%).
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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School better than Melbourne Girls College?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Girls College ranks higher (79.7 vs 63.2 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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Melbourne Girls College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Girls College has 14.2.
How do Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Melbourne Girls College rank in VIC?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is unranked and Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.