MacRobertson Girls High School vs Melbourne Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 445 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne · Government high school · 9-12
1,195 students · ICSEA 1186
Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,905 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | MacRobertson Girls High School Melbourne VIC | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 348 | #23 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #32 of 1,472 | #40 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,195 | 1,905 |
| Girls / boys | 1,195 / 0 | 245 / 1,660 |
| Foundation intake | – | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 299 | 207 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 34.7% | 29.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.5 | 191.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 169.1 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melbourne 3004 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macrob.vic.edu.au | www.mgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.3 vs 83.6).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1177), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •Melbourne Grammar School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 1,195.
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School is a government school while Melbourne Grammar 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 MacRobertson Girls High School better than Melbourne Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Grammar School ranks higher (85.3 vs 83.6 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 MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Grammar School?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacRobertson Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Grammar School has 9.9.
How do MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Grammar School rank in VIC?
MacRobertson Girls High School is 16th of 348 and Melbourne Grammar School is 23rd of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.