Mount Erin Secondary College vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 260 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Erin Secondary College
Frankston South · Government high school · 7-12
490 students · ICSEA 985
St Augustine's School
Frankston South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Mount Erin Secondary College Frankston South VIC | St Augustine's School Frankston South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 348 | #561 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #980 of 1,472 | #1574 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 490 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 263 | 138 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 84 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Frankston South 3199 | Frankston South 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mounterin.vic.edu.au | www.safranksth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 39.0).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Erin Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Mount Erin Secondary College is the larger school with 490 students compared with 318.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -45%).
- •Mount Erin Secondary College is a government school while St Augustine'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 Erin Secondary College better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 39.0 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 Erin Secondary College and St Augustine's School?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Frankston South and Frankston South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Erin Secondary College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 12.4.
How do Mount Erin Secondary College and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Mount Erin Secondary College is 286th of 348 and St Augustine's School is 561st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.