Macleod College vs Virtual School Victoria
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 5.8 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
Virtual School Victoria
Thornbury · Government combined · Prep-12
6,248 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Macleod College Macleod VIC | Virtual School Victoria Thornbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 239 | #76 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,259 | #238 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 545 | 6,248 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 248 | 3,752 / 2,496 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 2,541 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 313.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Macleod 3085 | Thornbury 3071 |
| Council area | Banyule | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macleod.vic.edu.au/ | www.distance.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Virtual School Victoria scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 68.7).
- •Virtual School Victoria is the larger school with 6,248 students compared with 545.
- •Virtual School Victoria has grown faster over five years (55% vs 8%).
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 Virtual School Victoria?
On the Success Index, Virtual School Victoria ranks higher (71.3 vs 68.7 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 Macleod College and Virtual School Victoria?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Macleod and Thornbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macleod College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virtual School Victoria has 10.0.
How do Macleod College and Virtual School Victoria rank in VIC?
Macleod College is 88th of 239 and Virtual School Victoria is 76th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.