Brentwood Secondary College vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,565 students · ICSEA 1097
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Brentwood Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 348 | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #204 of 1,472 | #77 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,565 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 738 / 827 | 0 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | 263 | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.4% | 15.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 67.2 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brentwood.vic.edu.au | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 73.1).
- •Brentwood Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Brentwood Secondary College is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 1,469.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Brentwood Secondary College is a government school while Mazenod College is a catholic 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 Brentwood Secondary College better than Mazenod College?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (79.4 vs 73.1 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 Brentwood Secondary College and Mazenod College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brentwood Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.3.
How do Brentwood Secondary College and Mazenod College rank in VIC?
Brentwood Secondary College is 83rd of 348 and Mazenod College is 34th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.