Monbulk College vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monbulk College
Monbulk · Government high school · 7-12
583 students · ICSEA 1044
St Paul's School
Monbulk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
115 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Monbulk College Monbulk VIC | St Paul's School Monbulk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 348 | #606 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #263 of 1,472 | #1741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 583 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 325 | 59 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Monbulk 3793 | Monbulk 3793 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monbulkcol.vic.edu.au/ | www.spmonbulk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monbulk College scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 62.1).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monbulk College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Monbulk College is the larger school with 583 students compared with 115.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
- •Monbulk College is a government school while St Paul'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 Monbulk College better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, Monbulk College ranks higher (71.2 vs 62.1 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 Monbulk College and St Paul's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Monbulk and Monbulk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monbulk College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 12.2.
How do Monbulk College and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Monbulk College is 100th of 348 and St Paul's School is 606th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.