Brauer Secondary College vs Mooroolbark College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brauer Secondary College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 982
Mooroolbark College
Mooroolbark · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Brauer Secondary College Warrnambool VIC | Mooroolbark College Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | #305 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 1,472 | #1047 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 866 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 472 | 482 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.5% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.9 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brauer.vic.edu.au/ | www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brauer Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 35.8).
- •Brauer Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Mooroolbark College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 866.
- •Brauer Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -20%).
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 Brauer Secondary College better than Mooroolbark College?
On the Success Index, Brauer Secondary College ranks higher (43.5 vs 35.8 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 Brauer Secondary College and Mooroolbark College?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brauer Secondary College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroolbark College has 12.7.
How do Brauer Secondary College and Mooroolbark College rank in VIC?
Brauer Secondary College is 250th of 348 and Mooroolbark College is 305th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.