Maribyrnong College vs Mount Eliza Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maribyrnong College
Maribyrnong · Government high school · 7-12
1,361 students · ICSEA 1064
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Mount Eliza · Government high school · 7-12
791 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Maribyrnong College Maribyrnong VIC | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 348 | #95 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #213 of 1,472 | #245 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,361 | 791 |
| Girls / boys | 630 / 731 | 362 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 238 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.4 | 61.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maribyrnong 3032 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.mesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maribyrnong College scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 71.7).
- •Maribyrnong College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maribyrnong College is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 791.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 6%).
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 Maribyrnong College better than Mount Eliza Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Maribyrnong College ranks higher (72.9 vs 71.7 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 Maribyrnong College and Mount Eliza Secondary College?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Maribyrnong and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maribyrnong College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Eliza Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Maribyrnong College and Mount Eliza Secondary College rank in VIC?
Maribyrnong College is 85th of 348 and Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.