Camberwell Grammar School vs Canterbury Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 518 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camberwell Grammar School
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1192
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
775 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Camberwell Grammar School Canterbury VIC | Canterbury Girls Secondary College Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 239 | #28 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 1,259 | #62 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,346 | 775 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,346 | 775 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 20.3% | 7.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1192 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 158.3 | 63.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.5 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 3126 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cgs.vic.edu.au | www.cgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camberwell Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.1 vs 80.5).
- •Camberwell Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1192 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.1).
- •Camberwell Grammar School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 775.
- •Camberwell Grammar School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
- •Camberwell Grammar School is a independent school while Canterbury Girls Secondary College is a government 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Hawthorn
Frequently asked questions
Is Camberwell Grammar School better than Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Camberwell Grammar School ranks higher (88.1 vs 80.5 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 Camberwell Grammar School and Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camberwell Grammar School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury Girls Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Camberwell Grammar School and Canterbury Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Camberwell Grammar School is 12th of 239 and Canterbury Girls Secondary College is 28th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.