Mount Scopus Memorial College vs The Knox School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 9.1 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
The Knox School
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
764 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Mount Scopus Memorial College Burwood VIC | The Knox School Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 239 | #18 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #188 of 1,259 | #30 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,170 | 764 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 621 | 331 / 433 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 25.5% | 16.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.9 | 82.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.4 | 40.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burwood 3125 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scopus.vic.edu.au | www.knox.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Knox School scores higher on the Success Index (86.3 vs 74.6).
- •The Knox School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.9).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 764.
- •The Knox School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -10%).
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 The Knox School?
On the Success Index, The Knox School ranks higher (86.3 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 The Knox School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Burwood and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Scopus Memorial College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Knox School has 9.2.
How do Mount Scopus Memorial College and The Knox School rank in VIC?
Mount Scopus Memorial College is 65th of 239 and The Knox School is 18th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.