Melbourne Girls College vs Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 4.4 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
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
Southbank · Government high school · 7-12
344 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC | Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School Southbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #12 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #71 of 1,472 | #27 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,531 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 1,531 / 0 | 220 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.7 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Southbank 3006 |
| Council area | Yarra | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mgc.vic.edu.au | www.vcass.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 79.7).
- •Melbourne Girls College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.2).
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 344.
- •Melbourne Girls College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 79.7 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 Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Southbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Girls College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has 9.0.
How do Melbourne Girls College and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 and Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is 12th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.