Murtoa College vs Tyrrell College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murtoa College
Murtoa · Government combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 959
Tyrrell College
Sea Lake · Government combined · Prep-12
126 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Murtoa College Murtoa VIC | Tyrrell College Sea Lake VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 239 | #195 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #987 of 1,259 | #900 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 255 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 133 | 61 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Murtoa 3390 | Sea Lake 3533 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Buloke |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.murtoasc.vic.edu.au | www.tyrrell.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tyrrell College scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 33.8).
- •Tyrrell College has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyrrell College has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 9.1).
- •Murtoa College is the larger school with 255 students compared with 126.
- •Murtoa College has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
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 Murtoa College better than Tyrrell College?
On the Success Index, Tyrrell College ranks higher (38.1 vs 33.8 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 Murtoa College and Tyrrell College?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Murtoa and Sea Lake in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murtoa College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyrrell College has 6.2.
How do Murtoa College and Tyrrell College rank in VIC?
Murtoa College is 213th of 239 and Tyrrell College is 195th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.