Prahran High School vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 862 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prahran High School
Windsor · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 1080
Wesley College
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,181 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Prahran High School Windsor VIC | Wesley College Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 348 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,472 | #18 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 564 | 3,181 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 343 | 1,431 / 1,750 |
| Foundation intake | – | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | 341 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +162% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 413.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 237.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Windsor 3181 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prahranhighschool.vic.edu.au | www.wesleycollege.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wesley College scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 74.9).
- •Wesley College has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wesley College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.6).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 3,181 students compared with 564.
- •Prahran High School has grown faster over five years (162% vs 1%).
- •Prahran High School is a government school while Wesley 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prahran High School better than Wesley College?
On the Success Index, Wesley College ranks higher (88.2 vs 74.9 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 Prahran High School and Wesley College?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Windsor and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prahran High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wesley College has 7.7.
How do Prahran High School and Wesley College rank in VIC?
Prahran High School is 73rd of 348 and Wesley College is 11th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.