Divrei Emineh vs Mckinnon Secondary 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.
Divrei Emineh
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
189 students · ICSEA 932
Mckinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon · Government high school · 7-12
3,052 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Divrei Emineh Ormond VIC | Mckinnon Secondary College Mckinnon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 239 | #43 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1048 of 1,259 | #95 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 189 | 3,052 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 85 | 1,404 / 1,648 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 539 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 445 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 12.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 233.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ormond 3204 | Mckinnon 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodschools.com.au/compare-schools/in-ormond-3204/divrei-emineh | www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mckinnon Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 31.1).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is the larger school with 3,052 students compared with 189.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs 8%).
- •Divrei Emineh is a independent school while Mckinnon Secondary College 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 Divrei Emineh better than Mckinnon Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mckinnon Secondary College ranks higher (78.1 vs 31.1 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 Divrei Emineh and Mckinnon Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ormond and Mckinnon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Divrei Emineh has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mckinnon Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Divrei Emineh and Mckinnon Secondary College rank in VIC?
Divrei Emineh is 222nd of 239 and Mckinnon Secondary College is 43rd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.