Elisabeth Murdoch College vs St Jude's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 454 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elisabeth Murdoch College
Langwarrin · Government high school · 7-12
1,572 students · ICSEA 1010
St Jude's School
Langwarrin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Elisabeth Murdoch College Langwarrin VIC | St Jude's School Langwarrin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 348 | #501 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #795 of 1,472 | #1389 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,572 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 827 / 745 | 155 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 282 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.2 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin 3910 | Langwarrin 3910 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emc.vic.edu.au | www.sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jude's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 47.1).
- •St Jude's School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elisabeth Murdoch College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Elisabeth Murdoch College is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 309.
- •St Jude's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -12%).
- •Elisabeth Murdoch College is a government school while St Jude's School 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 Elisabeth Murdoch College better than St Jude's School?
On the Success Index, St Jude's School ranks higher (65.9 vs 47.1 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 Elisabeth Murdoch College and St Jude's School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Langwarrin and Langwarrin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elisabeth Murdoch College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude's School has 13.9.
How do Elisabeth Murdoch College and St Jude's School rank in VIC?
Elisabeth Murdoch College is 229th of 348 and St Jude's School is 501st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.