Grovedale College vs Mount Clear College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale College
Grovedale · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 996
Mount Clear College
Mount Clear · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Grovedale College Grovedale VIC | Mount Clear College Mount Clear VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 348 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,472 | #811 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 693 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 384 | 490 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 80.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Mount Clear 3350 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grovedale.vic.edu.au | mountclearcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grovedale College scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 46.4).
- •Grovedale College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Clear College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 693.
- •Mount Clear College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -19%).
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 Grovedale College better than Mount Clear College?
On the Success Index, Grovedale College ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.4 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 Grovedale College and Mount Clear College?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Mount Clear in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Clear College has 12.1.
How do Grovedale College and Mount Clear College rank in VIC?
Grovedale College is 222nd of 348 and Mount Clear College is 234th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.