Charles La Trobe P-12 College vs Macleod College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Macleod West · Government combined · Prep-12
741 students · ICSEA 930
Macleod College
Macleod · Government combined · Prep-12
545 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Charles La Trobe P-12 College Macleod West VIC | Macleod College Macleod VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 239 | #88 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 1,259 | #292 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 741 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 385 | 297 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macleod West 3085 | Macleod 3085 |
| Council area | Darebin | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au/ | macleod.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macleod College scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 27.7).
- •Macleod College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 545.
- •Macleod College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College better than Macleod College?
On the Success Index, Macleod College ranks higher (68.7 vs 27.7 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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College and Macleod College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Macleod West and Macleod in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macleod College has 9.6.
How do Charles La Trobe P-12 College and Macleod College rank in VIC?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is 227th of 239 and Macleod College is 88th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.