Mordialloc College vs Mount Eliza Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mordialloc College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,218 students · ICSEA 1062
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Mount Eliza · Government high school · 7-12
791 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | #95 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #289 of 1,472 | #245 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 791 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 746 | 362 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 61.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au | www.mesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 70.1).
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mordialloc College is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 791.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 13%).
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 Mordialloc College better than Mount Eliza Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mount Eliza Secondary College ranks higher (71.7 vs 70.1 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 Mordialloc College and Mount Eliza Secondary College?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mordialloc College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Eliza Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Mordialloc College and Mount Eliza Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 and Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.