Kilbreda College vs Mentone Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilbreda College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 1082
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Kilbreda College Mentone VIC | Mentone Girls Secondary College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 348 | #65 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #133 of 1,472 | #139 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 928 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 928 / 0 | 1,102 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 13.2% | 9.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 85.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au | www.mgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.1 vs 75.9).
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilbreda College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 928.
- •Kilbreda College is a catholic school while Mentone Girls Secondary College 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 Kilbreda College better than Mentone Girls Secondary College?
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 Kilbreda College and Mentone Girls Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilbreda College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Girls Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Kilbreda College and Mentone Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kilbreda College is 60th of 348 and Mentone Girls Secondary College is 65th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.