Mazenod College vs Monash Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 915 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
Monash Special Developmental School
Wheelers Hill · Government special · U
202 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC | Monash Special Developmental School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #77 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,469 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,469 | 43 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au | www.monashsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 11.3).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 202.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 2%).
- •Mazenod College is a catholic school while Monash Special Developmental School is a government 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 Mazenod College better than Monash Special Developmental School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mazenod College and Monash Special Developmental School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mazenod College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monash Special Developmental School has 5.2.
How do Mazenod College and Monash Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Mazenod College is 34th of 348 and Monash Special Developmental School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.