De La Salle College vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 269 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College
Malvern · Catholic combined · 6-12
890 students · ICSEA 1131
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | De La Salle College Malvern VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 239 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #196 of 1,259 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 890 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 890 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Malvern 3144 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delasalle.vic.edu.au | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Central School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 73.9).
- •Malvern Central School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.2).
- •De La Salle College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 529.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
- •De La Salle College is a catholic school while Malvern Central School is a government 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 De La Salle College better than Malvern Central School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Central School ranks higher (84.0 vs 73.9 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 De La Salle College and Malvern Central School?
About 269 m in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do De La Salle College and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
De La Salle College is 69th of 239 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.