Maryborough Education Centre vs Narre Warren South P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 178 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryborough Education Centre
Maryborough · Government combined · U, Prep-12
921 students · ICSEA 921
Narre Warren South P-12 College
Narre Warren South · Government combined · Prep-12
2,404 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC | Narre Warren South P-12 College Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 239 | #237 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1056 of 1,259 | #1214 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 921 | 2,404 |
| Girls / boys | 448 / 473 | 1,187 / 1,217 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 326 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.7 | 212.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 103.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mec.vic.edu.au/ | www.nwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maryborough Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 22.6).
- •Maryborough Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.3).
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 921.
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 Maryborough Education Centre better than Narre Warren South P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Maryborough Education Centre ranks higher (30.8 vs 22.6 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 Maryborough Education Centre and Narre Warren South P-12 College?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narre Warren South P-12 College has 11.3.
How do Maryborough Education Centre and Narre Warren South P-12 College rank in VIC?
Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 and Narre Warren South P-12 College is 237th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.