Mortlake P-12 College vs Murtoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 165 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mortlake P-12 College
Mortlake · Government combined · Prep-12
191 students · ICSEA 957
Murtoa College
Murtoa · Government combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Mortlake P-12 College Mortlake VIC | Murtoa College Murtoa VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 239 | #213 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #975 of 1,259 | #987 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 191 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 122 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mortlake 3272 | Murtoa 3390 |
| Council area | Moyne | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mortlakep12.vic.edu.au/ | www.murtoasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.2 vs 33.8).
- •Murtoa College has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murtoa College is the larger school with 255 students compared with 191.
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 Mortlake P-12 College better than Murtoa College?
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 Mortlake P-12 College and Murtoa College?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Mortlake and Murtoa in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mortlake P-12 College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murtoa College has 9.1.
How do Mortlake P-12 College and Murtoa College rank in VIC?
Mortlake P-12 College is 211th of 239 and Murtoa College is 213th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.