Mazenod College vs Wheelers Hill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km 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
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Wheelers Hill · Government high school · 7-12
711 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC | Wheelers Hill Secondary College Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 348 | #145 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #77 of 1,472 | #460 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,469 | 711 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,469 | 367 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.3% | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au | www.whsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 62.2).
- •Mazenod College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 711.
- •Wheelers Hill Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 2%).
- •Mazenod College is a catholic school while Wheelers Hill Secondary College 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 Wheelers Hill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (79.4 vs 62.2 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 Mazenod College and Wheelers Hill Secondary College?
About 1.4 km 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 Wheelers Hill Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Mazenod College and Wheelers Hill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mazenod College is 34th of 348 and Wheelers Hill Secondary College is 145th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.