Kamaruka vs Melbourne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 225 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kamaruka
South Yarra · Independent special · 2-10
35 students · ICSEA 1094
Melbourne High School
South Yarra · Government high school · 9-12
1,402 students · ICSEA 1195
| Measure | Kamaruka South Yarra VIC | Melbourne High School South Yarra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #17 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #33 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 2-10 | 9-12 |
| Students | 35 | 1,402 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 35 | 0 / 1,402 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 375 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 29.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1195 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 104.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | South Yarra 3141 | South Yarra 3141 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kamaruka.vic.edu.au | www.mhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne High School has the higher ICSEA (1195 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kamaruka has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 13.4).
- •Melbourne High School is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 35.
- •Melbourne High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
- •Kamaruka is a independent school while Melbourne High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kamaruka better than Melbourne High 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 Kamaruka and Melbourne High School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between South Yarra and South Yarra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kamaruka has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne High School has 13.4.
How do Kamaruka and Melbourne High School rank in VIC?
Kamaruka is unranked and Melbourne High School is 17th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.