Cheshire School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire School
Glen Waverley · Independent special · 1-6
22 students · ICSEA 1052
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Cheshire School Glen Waverley VIC | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #77 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 1-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 22 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 19 | 0 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 67.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bestchance.org.au/cheshire-school/ | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheshire School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 11.3).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 22.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Cheshire School is a independent school while Mazenod College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cheshire School better than Mazenod 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 Cheshire School and Mazenod College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheshire School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.3.
How do Cheshire School and Mazenod College rank in VIC?
Cheshire School is unranked and Mazenod College is 34th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.