Carwatha College P-12 vs Myrtleford P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carwatha College P-12
Noble Park · Government combined · Prep-12
681 students · ICSEA 976
Myrtleford P-12 College
Myrtleford · Government combined · Prep-12
405 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Carwatha College P-12 Noble Park VIC | Myrtleford P-12 College Myrtleford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 239 | #190 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,259 | #866 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 681 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 323 | 195 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Myrtleford 3736 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Alpine |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carwatha.vic.edu.au | www.myrtlefordp12.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.0 vs 39.8).
- •Myrtleford P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 405.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has grown faster over five years (35% vs 7%).
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 Carwatha College P-12 better than Myrtleford P-12 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 Carwatha College P-12 and Myrtleford P-12 College?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Myrtleford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carwatha College P-12 has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Myrtleford P-12 College has 10.9.
How do Carwatha College P-12 and Myrtleford P-12 College rank in VIC?
Carwatha College P-12 is 189th of 239 and Myrtleford P-12 College is 190th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.