Mckinnon Secondary College vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mckinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon · Government high school · 7-12
3,052 students · ICSEA 1118
St Paul's School
Bentleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Mckinnon Secondary College Mckinnon VIC | St Paul's School Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 348 | #196 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,472 | #380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,052 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 1,404 / 1,648 | 179 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 539 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 445 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 233.9 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mckinnon 3204 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au | www.spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.1 vs 77.3).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is the larger school with 3,052 students compared with 341.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -4%).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is a government school while St Paul's School is a catholic 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 Mckinnon Secondary College better than St Paul's 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 Mckinnon Secondary College and St Paul's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mckinnon and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mckinnon Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 15.4.
How do Mckinnon Secondary College and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Mckinnon Secondary College is 43rd of 348 and St Paul's School is 196th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.