Cheltenham Primary School vs Mentone Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1116
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Cheltenham Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Mentone Girls Secondary College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 1,290 | #65 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #487 of 4,908 | #139 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 171 | 1,102 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 85.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au | www.mgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.6 vs 75.9).
- •Cheltenham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 402.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -11%).
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 Cheltenham Primary School better than Mentone Girls Secondary 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 Cheltenham Primary School and Mentone Girls Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Girls Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Cheltenham Primary School and Mentone Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cheltenham Primary School is 237th of 1,290 and Mentone Girls Secondary College is 65th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.