Minaret College vs Mooroolbark Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Minaret College
Springvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,929 students · ICSEA 998
Mooroolbark Grammar
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-7
39 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Minaret College Springvale VIC | Mooroolbark Grammar Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 2,929 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 1,574 / 1,355 | 13 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 236 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 227 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 285.8 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.minaret.vic.edu.au | mooroolbarkgrammar.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Minaret College scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 44.7).
- •Minaret College has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.2).
- •Minaret College is the larger school with 2,929 students compared with 39.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Minaret College better than Mooroolbark Grammar?
On the Success Index, Minaret College ranks higher (52.3 vs 44.7 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 Minaret College and Mooroolbark Grammar?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minaret College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroolbark Grammar has 8.1.
How do Minaret College and Mooroolbark Grammar rank in VIC?
Minaret College is 149th of 239 and Mooroolbark Grammar is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.