Laverton P-12 College vs Maryborough Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 130 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laverton P-12 College
Laverton · Government combined · Prep-12
678 students · ICSEA 924
Maryborough Education Centre
Maryborough · Government combined · U, Prep-12
921 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Laverton P-12 College Laverton VIC | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 239 | #223 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1068 of 1,259 | #1056 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U, Prep-12 |
| Students | 678 | 921 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 350 | 448 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 90.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 72.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Laverton 3028 | Maryborough 3465 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au/ | mec.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.4 vs 30.8).
- •Laverton P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.4).
- •Maryborough Education Centre is the larger school with 921 students compared with 678.
- •Laverton P-12 College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Laverton P-12 College better than Maryborough Education Centre?
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 Laverton P-12 College and Maryborough Education Centre?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Laverton and Maryborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laverton P-12 College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1.
How do Laverton P-12 College and Maryborough Education Centre rank in VIC?
Laverton P-12 College is 224th of 239 and Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.