St Michael's Grammar School vs Trinity Grammar School Kew
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Grammar School
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,143 students · ICSEA 1180
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,577 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC | Trinity Grammar School Kew Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 239 | #33 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #9 of 1,259 | #68 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,577 |
| Girls / boys | 545 / 598 | 0 / 1,577 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 134 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 175 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.5 | 154.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.2 | 122.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au | www.trinity.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (89.3 vs 82.6).
- •St Michael's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.2).
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 1,143.
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 St Michael's Grammar School better than Trinity Grammar School Kew?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Grammar School ranks higher (89.3 vs 82.6 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 St Michael's Grammar School and Trinity Grammar School Kew?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between St Kilda and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Grammar School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Grammar School Kew has 10.2.
How do St Michael's Grammar School and Trinity Grammar School Kew rank in VIC?
St Michael's Grammar School is 4th of 239 and Trinity Grammar School Kew is 33rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.