Catholic Ladies' College Ltd vs Marcellin College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd
Eltham · Catholic high school · 7-12
901 students · ICSEA 1119
Marcellin College
Bulleen · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Catholic Ladies' College Ltd Eltham VIC | Marcellin College Bulleen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 348 | #42 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #26 of 1,472 | #92 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 901 | 1,131 |
| Girls / boys | 901 / – | 0 / 1,131 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | 191 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.1 | 92.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Bulleen 3105 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clc.vic.edu.au | www.marcellin.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 78.2).
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 901.
- •Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has grown faster over five years (19% vs -20%).
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 Catholic Ladies' College Ltd better than Marcellin College?
On the Success Index, Catholic Ladies' College Ltd ranks higher (84.1 vs 78.2 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 Catholic Ladies' College Ltd and Marcellin College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Bulleen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marcellin College has 12.2.
How do Catholic Ladies' College Ltd and Marcellin College rank in VIC?
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd is 11th of 348 and Marcellin College is 42nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.