Melbourne Girls College vs Rossbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
1,531 students · ICSEA 1142
Rossbourne School
Hawthorn · Independent special · 7-12
147 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC | Rossbourne School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #71 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,531 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 1,531 / 0 | 51 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.7 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Yarra | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mgc.vic.edu.au | www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Girls College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossbourne School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 14.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 147.
- •Rossbourne School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 3%).
- •Melbourne Girls College is a government school while Rossbourne School is an independent 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 Melbourne Girls College better than Rossbourne 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 Melbourne Girls College and Rossbourne School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Girls College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossbourne School has 5.4.
How do Melbourne Girls College and Rossbourne School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 and Rossbourne School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.