Mount Alexander 7-12 College vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 317 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Alexander 7-12 College
Flemington · Government high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1069
St Brendan's School
Flemington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Mount Alexander 7-12 College Flemington VIC | St Brendan's School Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 348 | #928 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #130 of 1,472 | #2876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 827 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 447 | 48 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Flemington 3031 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au | www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 47.5).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.0).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 82.
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has grown faster over five years (63% vs -36%).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College is a government school while St Brendan'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 Mount Alexander 7-12 College better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, Mount Alexander 7-12 College ranks higher (76.3 vs 47.5 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 Mount Alexander 7-12 College and St Brendan's School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Flemington and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alexander 7-12 College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 7.8.
How do Mount Alexander 7-12 College and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Mount Alexander 7-12 College is 58th of 348 and St Brendan's School is 928th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.