Japanese School of Melbourne vs Melbourne Montessori College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 727 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Japanese School of Melbourne
Caulfield South · Independent high school · Prep-9
28 students · ICSEA 1091
Melbourne Montessori College
Caulfield South · Independent combined · Prep-12
311 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Japanese School of Melbourne Caulfield South VIC | Melbourne Montessori College Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #40 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #98 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 28 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 15 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 2.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jsm.vic.edu.au | www.mms.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Montessori College scores higher on the Success Index (80.6 vs 73.5).
- •Melbourne Montessori College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Japanese School of Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 11.2).
- •Melbourne Montessori College is the larger school with 311 students compared with 28.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -40%).
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 Japanese School of Melbourne better than Melbourne Montessori College?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Montessori College ranks higher (80.6 vs 73.5 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 Japanese School of Melbourne and Melbourne Montessori College?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Japanese School of Melbourne has 2.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Montessori College has 11.2.
How do Japanese School of Melbourne and Melbourne Montessori College rank in VIC?
Japanese School of Melbourne is unranked and Melbourne Montessori College is 40th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.