Mount Eliza Secondary College vs Toorak College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Toorak College
Mount Eliza · Independent combined · Prep-12
901 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC | Toorak College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 348 | #34 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 1,472 | #78 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 791 | 901 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 429 | 887 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.3% | 14.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 52.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| 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.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toorak College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 71.7).
- •Toorak College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toorak College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.7).
- •Toorak College is the larger school with 901 students compared with 791.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 18%).
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College is a government school while Toorak College is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Eliza Secondary College better than Toorak College?
On the Success Index, Toorak College ranks higher (81.9 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 Toorak College?
About 1.9 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 Toorak College has 9.6.
How do Mount Eliza Secondary College and Toorak College rank in VIC?
Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 and Toorak College is 34th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.