Glen Eira College vs Melbourne Montessori College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Eira College
Caulfield East · Government high school · 7-12
883 students · ICSEA 1117
Melbourne Montessori College
Caulfield South · Independent combined · Prep-12
311 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Glen Eira College Caulfield East VIC | Melbourne Montessori College Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #40 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #58 of 1,472 | #98 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 883 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 503 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.3 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield East 3145 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gec.vic.edu.au | www.mms.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.8 vs 80.6).
- •Melbourne Montessori College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Glen Eira College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 311.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 6%).
- •Glen Eira College is a government school while Melbourne Montessori College is an independent 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 Glen Eira College better than Melbourne Montessori College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Eira College and Melbourne Montessori College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caulfield East and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Eira College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Montessori College has 11.2.
How do Glen Eira College and Melbourne Montessori College rank in VIC?
Glen Eira College is 26th of 348 and Melbourne Montessori College is 40th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.