John Monash Science School vs Monash Children's Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 882 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Monash Science School
Clayton · Government high school · 10-12
656 students · ICSEA 1127
Monash Children's Hospital School
Clayton · Government special
| Measure | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC | Monash Children's Hospital School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 10-12 | – |
| Students | 656 | – |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 348 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 230 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Clayton 3168 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ | monashchildrenshospitalschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
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 John Monash Science School better than Monash Children's Hospital School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Monash Science School and Monash Children's Hospital School?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do John Monash Science School and Monash Children's Hospital School rank in VIC?
John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 and Monash Children's Hospital School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.