Kilvington Grammar School vs Mckinnon Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilvington Grammar School
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
758 students · ICSEA 1182
Mckinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon · Government high school · 7-12
3,052 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Kilvington Grammar School Ormond VIC | Mckinnon Secondary College Mckinnon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 239 | #43 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,259 | #95 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 758 | 3,052 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 379 | 1,404 / 1,648 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 539 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 445 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 17.7% | 12.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1182 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.0 | 233.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ormond 3204 | Mckinnon 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilvington.vic.edu.au | www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilvington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 78.1).
- •Kilvington Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.0).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is the larger school with 3,052 students compared with 758.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs 2%).
- •Kilvington Grammar School is a independent school while Mckinnon 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 Kilvington Grammar School better than Mckinnon Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kilvington Grammar School ranks higher (88.9 vs 78.1 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 Kilvington Grammar School and Mckinnon Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ormond and Mckinnon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilvington Grammar School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mckinnon Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Kilvington Grammar School and Mckinnon Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kilvington Grammar School is 8th of 239 and Mckinnon Secondary College is 43rd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.