Carey Baptist Grammar School vs Melbourne Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,564 students · ICSEA 1177
Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,905 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Carey Baptist Grammar School Kew VIC | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 239 | #23 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #15 of 1,259 | #40 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,564 | 1,905 |
| Girls / boys | 1,218 / 1,346 | 245 / 1,660 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 269 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 333 | 207 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 13.8% | 29.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 314.2 | 191.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 205.0 | 169.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.com.au/ | www.mgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.7 vs 85.3).
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.9).
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School is the larger school with 2,564 students compared with 1,905.
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 Carey Baptist Grammar School better than Melbourne Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Carey Baptist Grammar School ranks higher (88.7 vs 85.3 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 Carey Baptist Grammar School and Melbourne Grammar School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kew and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist Grammar School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Grammar School has 9.9.
How do Carey Baptist Grammar School and Melbourne Grammar School rank in VIC?
Carey Baptist Grammar School is 10th of 239 and Melbourne Grammar School is 23rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.