Highview College vs Maryborough Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highview College
Maryborough · Independent high school · 7-12
463 students · ICSEA 1005
Maryborough Education Centre
Maryborough · Government combined · U, Prep-12
921 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Highview College Maryborough VIC | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 348 | #223 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 1,472 | #1056 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, Prep-12 |
| Students | 463 | 921 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 243 | 448 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 90.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 72.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Maryborough 3465 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.highview.vic.edu.au/ | mec.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Highview College scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 30.8).
- •Highview College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre is the larger school with 921 students compared with 463.
- •Highview College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -6%).
- •Highview College is a independent school while Maryborough Education Centre is a government 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 Highview College better than Maryborough Education Centre?
On the Success Index, Highview College ranks higher (56.2 vs 30.8 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 Highview College and Maryborough Education Centre?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highview College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1.
How do Highview College and Maryborough Education Centre rank in VIC?
Highview College is 179th of 348 and Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.