Macleod College vs Mastery Schools Victoria
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macleod College
Macleod · Government combined · Prep-12
545 students · ICSEA 1073
Mastery Schools Victoria
Bundoora · Independent special · 4-9
62 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Macleod College Macleod VIC | Mastery Schools Victoria Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 4-9 |
| Students | 545 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 248 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 2.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Macleod 3085 | Bundoora 3086 |
| Council area | Banyule | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macleod.vic.edu.au/ | msv.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mastery Schools Victoria has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mastery Schools Victoria has fewer students per teacher (2.5 vs 9.6).
- •Macleod College is the larger school with 545 students compared with 62.
- •Macleod College is a government school while Mastery Schools Victoria 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 Macleod College better than Mastery Schools Victoria?
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 Macleod College and Mastery Schools Victoria?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Macleod and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macleod College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mastery Schools Victoria has 2.5.
How do Macleod College and Mastery Schools Victoria rank in VIC?
Macleod College is 88th of 239 and Mastery Schools Victoria is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.