Mount Scopus Memorial College vs Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Burwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 1159
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School
Surrey Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Mount Scopus Memorial College Burwood VIC | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 239 | #155 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #188 of 1,259 | #283 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,170 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 621 | 72 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 25.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.9 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.4 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood 3125 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scopus.vic.edu.au | www.olsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 74.6).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 145.
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is a independent school while Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 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 Scopus Memorial College better than Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.6 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 Scopus Memorial College and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burwood and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Scopus Memorial College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School has 11.3.
How do Mount Scopus Memorial College and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School rank in VIC?
Mount Scopus Memorial College is 65th of 239 and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School is 155th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.