MacRobertson Girls High School vs Youth2Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 493 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
Youth2Industry College
South Melbourne · Independent high school · 11-12
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | MacRobertson Girls High School Melbourne VIC | Youth2Industry College South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #32 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,195 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 1,195 / 0 | 33 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 299 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 34.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.5 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melbourne 3004 | South Melbourne 3205 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macrob.vic.edu.au | www.y2ic.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacRobertson Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 65.0).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth2Industry College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 64.
- •MacRobertson Girls High School is a government school while Youth2Industry College 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 Youth2Industry College?
On the Success Index, MacRobertson Girls High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 65.0 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 Youth2Industry College?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Melbourne and South 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 Youth2Industry College has 10.8.
How do MacRobertson Girls High School and Youth2Industry College rank in VIC?
MacRobertson Girls High School is 16th of 348 and Youth2Industry College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.