Mentone Girls Secondary College vs Mentone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1102
Mentone Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Mentone Girls Secondary College Mentone VIC | Mentone Primary School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 348 | #319 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #139 of 1,472 | #718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 1,102 / 0 | 156 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.1 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mgsc.vic.edu.au | www.mentoneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 73.2).
- •Mentone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 299.
- •Mentone Girls Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -31%).
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 Mentone Girls Secondary College better than Mentone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mentone Girls Secondary College ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.2 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 Mentone Girls Secondary College and Mentone Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Girls Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Primary School has 12.5.
How do Mentone Girls Secondary College and Mentone Primary School rank in VIC?
Mentone Girls Secondary College is 65th of 348 and Mentone Primary School is 319th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.