Mordialloc College vs Yarrabah School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 453 m 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
Yarrabah School
Aspendale · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC | Yarrabah School Aspendale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #289 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,218 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 746 | 60 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 79.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Aspendale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au | www.yarrabah.sch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mordialloc College has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrabah School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 13.2).
- •Mordialloc College is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 189.
- •Mordialloc College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
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 Yarrabah 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 Yarrabah School?
About 453 m 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 Yarrabah School has 4.7.
How do Mordialloc College and Yarrabah School rank in VIC?
Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 and Yarrabah School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.