John Monash Science School vs Mount Waverley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 5.1 km 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
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Mount Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,862 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC | Mount Waverley Secondary College Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 348 | #35 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 1,472 | #78 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 656 | 1,862 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 348 | 873 / 989 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 315 |
| Year 12 cohort | 230 | 313 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22% | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 139.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clayton 3168 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ | www.mwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Monash Science School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 79.4).
- •John Monash Science School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Mount Waverley Secondary College is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 656.
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 Mount Waverley Secondary College?
On the Success Index, John Monash Science School ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.4 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 John Monash Science School and Mount Waverley Secondary College?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Monash Science School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Waverley Secondary College has 13.4.
How do John Monash Science School and Mount Waverley Secondary College rank in VIC?
John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 and Mount Waverley Secondary College is 35th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.