Mooroolbark College vs Mooroolbark Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mooroolbark College
Mooroolbark · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 982
Mooroolbark Grammar
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-7
39 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Mooroolbark College Mooroolbark VIC | Mooroolbark Grammar Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #305 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1047 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 934 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 452 | 13 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.7 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au | mooroolbarkgrammar.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mooroolbark Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 35.8).
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.7).
- •Mooroolbark College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 39.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has grown faster over five years (44% vs -20%).
- •Mooroolbark College is a government school while Mooroolbark Grammar is an independent 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 Mooroolbark College better than Mooroolbark Grammar?
On the Success Index, Mooroolbark Grammar ranks higher (44.7 vs 35.8 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 Mooroolbark College and Mooroolbark Grammar?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mooroolbark College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroolbark Grammar has 8.1.
How do Mooroolbark College and Mooroolbark Grammar rank in VIC?
Mooroolbark College is 305th of 348 and Mooroolbark Grammar is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.