Japanese School of Melbourne vs Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 15 km 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
Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
Nunawading · Independent high school · 7-12
261 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Japanese School of Melbourne Caulfield South VIC | Nunawading Christian College - Secondary Nunawading VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #90 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #231 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 28 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 15 | 112 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 2.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Nunawading 3131 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jsm.vic.edu.au | nunawading.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Japanese School of Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 72.2).
- •Japanese School of Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Japanese School of Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 10.4).
- •Nunawading Christian College - Secondary is the larger school with 261 students compared with 28.
- •Nunawading Christian College - Secondary has grown faster over five years (37% 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 Nunawading Christian College - Secondary?
On the Success Index, Japanese School of Melbourne ranks higher (73.5 vs 72.2 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 Nunawading Christian College - Secondary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Nunawading in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Japanese School of Melbourne has 2.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary has 10.4.
How do Japanese School of Melbourne and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary rank in VIC?
Japanese School of Melbourne is unranked and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary is 90th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.