Brunswick Secondary College vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick Secondary College
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1119
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Brunswick Secondary College Brunswick VIC | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #23 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,074 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 560 | 31 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.1 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brunswick 3056 | Brunswick North 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswick.vic.edu.au | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 73.1).
- •Brunswick Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.8).
- •Brunswick Secondary College is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 66.
- •Brunswick Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -48%).
- •Brunswick Secondary College is a government school while St Margaret Mary's School 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 Brunswick Secondary College better than St Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick Secondary College ranks higher (84.2 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 Brunswick Secondary College and St Margaret Mary's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Brunswick North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4.
How do Brunswick Secondary College and St Margaret Mary's School rank in VIC?
Brunswick Secondary College is 9th of 348 and St Margaret Mary's School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.