Brighton Grammar School vs Mentone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,480 students · ICSEA 1143
Mentone Grammar School
Mentone · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Brighton Grammar School Brighton VIC | Mentone Grammar School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 239 | #64 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #101 of 1,259 | #186 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,480 | 2,008 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,480 | 839 / 1,169 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 289 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 163.4 | 178.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 93.3 | 79.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au | www.mentonegrammar.net |
The verdict
- •Brighton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 74.7).
- •Mentone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.3).
- •Mentone Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 1,480.
- •Mentone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 11%).
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 Brighton Grammar School better than Mentone Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Brighton Grammar School ranks higher (80.5 vs 74.7 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 Brighton Grammar School and Mentone Grammar School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Grammar School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Grammar School has 11.3.
How do Brighton Grammar School and Mentone Grammar School rank in VIC?
Brighton Grammar School is 42nd of 239 and Mentone Grammar School is 64th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.