Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc vs St Michael's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 126 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-10
169 students · ICSEA 1053
St Michael's Grammar School
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,143 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc St Kilda VIC | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 239 | #4 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #533 of 1,259 | #9 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 169 | 1,143 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 92 | 545 / 598 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 139.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 80.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | St Kilda 3182 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cly.vic.edu.au/ | www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (89.3 vs 55.8).
- •St Michael's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 15.4).
- •St Michael's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 169.
- •Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc has grown faster over five years (63% vs 1%).
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 Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc better than St Michael's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Grammar School ranks higher (89.3 vs 55.8 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 Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc and St Michael's Grammar School?
About 126 m in a straight line, between St Kilda and St Kilda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Grammar School has 8.2.
How do Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc and St Michael's Grammar School rank in VIC?
Cheder Levi Yitzchok Inc is 141st of 239 and St Michael's Grammar School is 4th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.