Camberwell High School vs Mckinnon Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camberwell High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
824 students · ICSEA 1119
Mckinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon · Government high school · 7-12
3,052 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Camberwell High School Canterbury VIC | Mckinnon Secondary College Mckinnon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 348 | #43 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #265 of 1,472 | #95 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 824 | 3,052 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 559 | 1,404 / 1,648 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 539 |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | 445 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.9% | 12.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 233.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 3126 | Mckinnon 3204 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.camhigh.vic.edu.au | www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mckinnon Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 71.1).
- •Camberwell High School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is the larger school with 3,052 students compared with 824.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -30%).
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 Camberwell High School better than Mckinnon Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mckinnon Secondary College ranks higher (78.1 vs 71.1 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 Camberwell High School and Mckinnon Secondary College?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Mckinnon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camberwell High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mckinnon Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Camberwell High School and Mckinnon Secondary College rank in VIC?
Camberwell High School is 101st of 348 and Mckinnon Secondary College is 43rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.