Footscray High School vs Maribyrnong College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray High School
Footscray · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1078
Maribyrnong College
Maribyrnong · Government high school · 7-12
1,361 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Footscray High School Footscray VIC | Maribyrnong College Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 348 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #138 of 1,472 | #213 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,361 |
| Girls / boys | 630 / 696 | 630 / 731 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | 257 | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.2 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 44.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school | www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 72.9).
- •Footscray High School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Footscray High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Maribyrnong College is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 1,326.
- •Maribyrnong College has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Footscray High School better than Maribyrnong College?
On the Success Index, Footscray High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.9 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 Footscray High School and Maribyrnong College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Footscray and Maribyrnong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maribyrnong College has 12.4.
How do Footscray High School and Maribyrnong College rank in VIC?
Footscray High School is 64th of 348 and Maribyrnong College is 85th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.