Dohertys Creek P-9 College vs Macleod College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College
Truganina · Government combined · Prep-9
1,698 students · ICSEA 1070
Macleod College
Macleod · Government combined · Prep-12
545 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Dohertys Creek P-9 College Truganina VIC | Macleod College Macleod VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 239 | #88 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #461 of 1,259 | #292 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,698 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 768 / 930 | 297 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 163 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +251% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.2 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.8 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Macleod 3085 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dohertyscreekcollege.vic.edu.au/ | macleod.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macleod College scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 60.0).
- •Macleod College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macleod College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 545.
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College has grown faster over five years (251% vs 8%).
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 Dohertys Creek P-9 College better than Macleod College?
On the Success Index, Macleod College ranks higher (68.7 vs 60.0 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 Dohertys Creek P-9 College and Macleod College?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Macleod in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macleod College has 9.6.
How do Dohertys Creek P-9 College and Macleod College rank in VIC?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is 127th of 239 and Macleod College is 88th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.