Mount Eliza Secondary College vs St Thomas More'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.
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Mount Eliza · Government high school · 7-12
791 students · ICSEA 1063
St Thomas More's School
Mount Eliza · Catholic primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC | St Thomas More's School Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 348 | #156 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 1,472 | #284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 791 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 429 | 131 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Eliza 3930 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mesc.vic.edu.au | www.stmmtlza.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 71.7).
- •St Thomas More's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College is the larger school with 791 students compared with 287.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 3%).
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College is a government school while St Thomas More'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 Eliza Secondary College better than St Thomas More's School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's School ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.7 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 Eliza Secondary College and St Thomas More's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Eliza and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Eliza Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's School has 14.9.
How do Mount Eliza Secondary College and St Thomas More's School rank in VIC?
Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 and St Thomas More's School is 156th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.