Mortlake P-12 College vs St Colman's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 972 m 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
St Colman's School
Mortlake · Catholic primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Mortlake P-12 College Mortlake VIC | St Colman's School Mortlake VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #975 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 191 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 22 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mortlake 3272 | Mortlake 3272 |
| Council area | Moyne | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mortlakep12.vic.edu.au/ | www.scmortlake.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Colman's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 34.2).
- •St Colman's School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mortlake P-12 College is the larger school with 191 students compared with 39.
- •Mortlake P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -25%).
- •Mortlake P-12 College is a government school while St Colman'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 Mortlake P-12 College better than St Colman's School?
On the Success Index, St Colman's School ranks higher (53.1 vs 34.2 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 Mortlake P-12 College and St Colman's School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Mortlake and Mortlake in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mortlake P-12 College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Colman's School has 8.1.
How do Mortlake P-12 College and St Colman's School rank in VIC?
Mortlake P-12 College is 211th of 239 and St Colman's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.