Brinbeal Secondary College vs Mount Beauty Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 255 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
Mount Beauty Secondary College
Mount Beauty · Government high school · 7-12
153 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Brinbeal Secondary College Tarneit VIC | Mount Beauty Secondary College Mount Beauty VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 348 | #148 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 1,472 | #471 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-8 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 226 | 75 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 244 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Mount Beauty 3699 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Alpine |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brinbealsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.mbsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brinbeal Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 61.8).
- •Mount Beauty Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Beauty Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.4).
- •Brinbeal Secondary College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 153.
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 Mount Beauty Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Brinbeal Secondary College ranks higher (66.1 vs 61.8 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 Mount Beauty Secondary College?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Mount Beauty in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brinbeal Secondary College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Beauty Secondary College has 7.5.
How do Brinbeal Secondary College and Mount Beauty Secondary College rank in VIC?
Brinbeal Secondary College is 124th of 348 and Mount Beauty Secondary College is 148th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.