Leongatha Secondary College vs Mirboo North Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha · Government high school · 7-12
607 students · ICSEA 991
Mirboo North Secondary College
Mirboo North · Government high school · 7-12
322 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Leongatha Secondary College Leongatha VIC | Mirboo North Secondary College Mirboo North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 348 | #215 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 1,472 | #740 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 607 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 315 | 145 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 34.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Mirboo North 3871 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.leonsec.vic.edu.au | www.mnsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mirboo North Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 45.3).
- •Mirboo North Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mirboo North Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.3).
- •Leongatha Secondary College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 322.
- •Leongatha Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
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 Leongatha Secondary College better than Mirboo North Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mirboo North Secondary College ranks higher (50.2 vs 45.3 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 Leongatha Secondary College and Mirboo North Secondary College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Mirboo North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leongatha Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mirboo North Secondary College has 9.4.
How do Leongatha Secondary College and Mirboo North Secondary College rank in VIC?
Leongatha Secondary College is 241st of 348 and Mirboo North Secondary College is 215th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.