Firbank Grammar School vs Toorak College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Firbank Grammar School
Brighton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,046 students · ICSEA 1152
Toorak College
Mount Eliza · Independent combined · Prep-12
901 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Firbank Grammar School Brighton VIC | Toorak College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 239 | #34 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #170 of 1,259 | #78 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,046 | 901 |
| Girls / boys | 977 / 69 | 887 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 23% | 14.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.6 | 52.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.firbank.vic.edu.au | www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toorak College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 75.5).
- •Firbank Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Firbank Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.6).
- •Firbank Grammar School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 901.
- •Toorak College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -6%).
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 Firbank Grammar School better than Toorak College?
On the Success Index, Toorak College ranks higher (81.9 vs 75.5 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 Firbank Grammar School and Toorak College?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Firbank Grammar School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak College has 9.6.
How do Firbank Grammar School and Toorak College rank in VIC?
Firbank Grammar School is 59th of 239 and Toorak College is 34th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.