Mooroolbark Grammar vs St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mooroolbark Grammar
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-7
39 students · ICSEA 997
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
Coolaroo · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,078 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Mooroolbark Grammar Mooroolbark VIC | St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College Coolaroo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #209 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #961 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-7 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 39 | 1,078 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 26 | 564 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 67.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Coolaroo 3048 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mooroolbarkgrammar.com.au/ | www.copticvic.org |
The verdict
- •Mooroolbark Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 35.3).
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.9).
- •St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 39.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has grown faster over five years (44% vs 31%).
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 Grammar better than St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, Mooroolbark Grammar ranks higher (44.7 vs 35.3 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 Mooroolbark Grammar and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Coolaroo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mooroolbark Grammar has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College has 15.9.
How do Mooroolbark Grammar and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College rank in VIC?
Mooroolbark Grammar is unranked and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College is 209th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.