Melbourne Girls College vs Trinity Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 913 m 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
Trinity Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC | Trinity Catholic School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #284 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #71 of 1,472 | #611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,531 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 1,531 / 0 | 108 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.7 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mgc.vic.edu.au | www.tcs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Girls College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 74.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 213.
- •Trinity Catholic School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
- •Melbourne Girls College is a government school while Trinity Catholic 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 Melbourne Girls College better than Trinity Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Girls College ranks higher (79.7 vs 74.2 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 Melbourne Girls College and Trinity Catholic School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Girls College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic School has 11.6.
How do Melbourne Girls College and Trinity Catholic School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 and Trinity Catholic School is 284th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.