Montmorency Secondary College vs Watsonia Heights Primary 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.
Montmorency Secondary College
Montmorency · Government high school · 7-12
1,085 students · ICSEA 1083
Watsonia Heights Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Montmorency Secondary College Montmorency VIC | Watsonia Heights Primary School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 348 | #254 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #177 of 1,472 | #526 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,085 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 527 / 558 | 255 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 217 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.3 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Montmorency 3094 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montysc.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.7 vs 75.2).
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montmorency Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Montmorency Secondary College is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 522.
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -3%).
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 Montmorency Secondary College better than Watsonia Heights Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Montmorency Secondary College and Watsonia Heights Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Montmorency and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montmorency Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Heights Primary School has 15.5.
How do Montmorency Secondary College and Watsonia Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Montmorency Secondary College is 75th of 348 and Watsonia Heights Primary School is 254th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.