Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School vs Melbourne Girls Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1181
Melbourne Girls Grammar
South Yarra · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,046 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC | Melbourne Girls Grammar South Yarra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 239 | #7 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,259 | #12 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 850 | 1,046 |
| Girls / boys | 850 / 0 | 1,046 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 20.9% | 30.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.5 | 119.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.9 | 93.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | South Yarra 3141 |
| Council area | Banyule | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au | www.mggs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Girls Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (89.1 vs 85.7).
- •Melbourne Girls Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.4).
- •Melbourne Girls Grammar is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 850.
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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School better than Melbourne Girls Grammar?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Girls Grammar ranks higher (89.1 vs 85.7 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 Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Melbourne Girls Grammar?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and South Yarra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Girls Grammar has 8.8.
How do Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Melbourne Girls Grammar rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is 22nd of 239 and Melbourne Girls Grammar is 7th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.