Maryborough Education Centre vs Orbost Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 426 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
Orbost Community College
Orbost · Government combined · Prep-12
347 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC | Orbost Community College Orbost VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 239 | #226 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1056 of 1,259 | #1103 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 921 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 448 / 473 | 182 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.7 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 3465 | Orbost 3888 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mec.vic.edu.au/ | orbostcc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maryborough Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 28.8).
- •Maryborough Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre is the larger school with 921 students compared with 347.
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 Orbost Community College?
On the Success Index, Maryborough Education Centre ranks higher (30.8 vs 28.8 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 Orbost Community College?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Orbost in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orbost Community College has 9.9.
How do Maryborough Education Centre and Orbost Community College rank in VIC?
Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 and Orbost Community College is 226th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.