Carey Baptist Grammar School vs Methodist Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 846 m 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
Methodist Ladies' College
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,169 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Carey Baptist Grammar School Kew VIC | Methodist Ladies' College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 239 | #6 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #15 of 1,259 | #11 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,564 | 2,169 |
| Girls / boys | 1,218 / 1,346 | 2,169 / – |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 269 | 275 |
| Year 12 cohort | 333 | 300 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 13.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 314.2 | 239.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 205.0 | 182.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.com.au/ | www.mlc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (88.7 vs 89.2).
- •Methodist Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1177), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.1).
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School is the larger school with 2,564 students compared with 2,169.
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 Methodist Ladies' College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carey Baptist Grammar School and Methodist Ladies' College?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist Grammar School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Methodist Ladies' College has 9.1.
How do Carey Baptist Grammar School and Methodist Ladies' College rank in VIC?
Carey Baptist Grammar School is 10th of 239 and Methodist Ladies' College is 6th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.