Minaret College vs St John Vianney's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St John Vianney's School
Mulgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
417 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Minaret College Springvale VIC | St John Vianney's School Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 239 | #674 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,259 | #1994 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,929 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 1,574 / 1,355 | 183 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 236 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 227 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 285.8 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.minaret.vic.edu.au | www.sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 52.3).
- •St John Vianney's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Minaret College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.2).
- •Minaret College is the larger school with 2,929 students compared with 417.
- •Minaret College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -2%).
- •Minaret College is a independent school while St John Vianney's 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 Minaret College better than St John Vianney's School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's School ranks higher (59.2 vs 52.3 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 St John Vianney's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minaret College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's School has 15.2.
How do Minaret College and St John Vianney's School rank in VIC?
Minaret College is 149th of 239 and St John Vianney's School is 674th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.