Mentone Grammar School vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 386 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Grammar School
Mentone · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1144
St Bede's College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,882 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Mentone Grammar School Mentone VIC | St Bede's College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 239 | #36 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #186 of 1,259 | #82 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,008 | 1,882 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 1,169 | 0 / 1,882 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 289 | 338 |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | 294 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 21.6% | 7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 178.1 | 163.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.5 | 72.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mentonegrammar.net | www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 74.7).
- •Mentone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 1,882.
- •Mentone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 20%).
- •Mentone Grammar School is a independent school while St Bede's College 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 Mentone Grammar School better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's College ranks higher (79.3 vs 74.7 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 Mentone Grammar School and St Bede's College?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Mentone and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Grammar School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's College has 11.5.
How do Mentone Grammar School and St Bede's College rank in VIC?
Mentone Grammar School is 64th of 239 and St Bede's College is 36th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.