Brinbeal Secondary College vs Islamic College of Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brinbeal Secondary College
Tarneit · Government high school · 7-8
454 students · ICSEA 1039
Islamic College of Melbourne
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,017 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Brinbeal Secondary College Tarneit VIC | Islamic College of Melbourne Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 348 | #118 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 1,472 | #409 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-8 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 454 | 2,017 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 226 | 1,113 / 904 |
| Foundation intake | – | 180 |
| Year 7 cohort | 244 | 178 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 134.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 112.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brinbealsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.icom.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brinbeal Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 62.8).
- •Islamic College of Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brinbeal Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
- •Islamic College of Melbourne is the larger school with 2,017 students compared with 454.
- •Brinbeal Secondary College is a government school while Islamic College of Melbourne is an independent 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 Brinbeal Secondary College better than Islamic College of Melbourne?
On the Success Index, Brinbeal Secondary College ranks higher (66.1 vs 62.8 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 Brinbeal Secondary College and Islamic College of Melbourne?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brinbeal Secondary College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Islamic College of Melbourne has 15.0.
How do Brinbeal Secondary College and Islamic College of Melbourne rank in VIC?
Brinbeal Secondary College is 124th of 348 and Islamic College of Melbourne is 118th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.