Highview College vs The Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 165 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
The Avenue School
Ferntree Gully · Independent high school · 11
21 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Highview College Maryborough VIC | The Avenue School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11 |
| Students | 463 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 243 | 15 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highview.vic.edu.au/ | theavenueschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highview College scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 50.8).
- •Highview College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Avenue School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.2).
- •Highview College is the larger school with 463 students compared with 21.
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 The Avenue School?
On the Success Index, Highview College ranks higher (56.2 vs 50.8 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 The Avenue School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highview College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Avenue School has 7.0.
How do Highview College and The Avenue School rank in VIC?
Highview College is 179th of 348 and The Avenue School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.