Mordialloc College vs St Louis de Montfort's 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.
Mordialloc College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,218 students · ICSEA 1062
St Louis de Montfort's School
Aspendale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC | St Louis de Montfort's School Aspendale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | #391 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #289 of 1,472 | #977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,218 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 746 | 265 / 329 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Aspendale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au | www.stlouisaspendale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.1 vs 70.5).
- •St Louis de Montfort's School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mordialloc College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Mordialloc College is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 594.
- •Mordialloc College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -8%).
- •Mordialloc College is a government school while St Louis de Montfort'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 Mordialloc College better than St Louis de Montfort's 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 Mordialloc College and St Louis de Montfort's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Aspendale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mordialloc College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Louis de Montfort's School has 14.9.
How do Mordialloc College and St Louis de Montfort's School rank in VIC?
Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 and St Louis de Montfort's School is 391st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.