Loreto Mandeville Hall vs The King David School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Toorak · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1167
The King David School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
592 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak VIC | The King David School Armadale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 239 | #48 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,259 | #121 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 0 | 255 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.7% | 22.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.7 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 41.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toorak 3142 | Armadale 3143 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au | www.kds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 79.3).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 592.
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is a catholic school while The King David School is an independent 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 Loreto Mandeville Hall better than The King David School?
On the Success Index, Loreto Mandeville Hall ranks higher (80.7 vs 79.3 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 Loreto Mandeville Hall and The King David School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Toorak and Armadale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Mandeville Hall has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The King David School has 9.4.
How do Loreto Mandeville Hall and The King David School rank in VIC?
Loreto Mandeville Hall is 39th of 239 and The King David School is 48th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.