St Michael's Grammar School vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Wesley College
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,181 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC | Wesley College Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 239 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #9 of 1,259 | #18 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,143 | 3,181 |
| Girls / boys | 545 / 598 | 1,431 / 1,750 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 134 | 341 |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.3% | 14.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.5 | 413.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.2 | 237.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au | www.wesleycollege.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (89.3 vs 88.2).
- •St Michael's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 3,181 students compared with 1,143.
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 Wesley College?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Grammar School ranks higher (89.3 vs 88.2 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 Wesley College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Kilda and Melbourne 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 Wesley College has 7.7.
How do St Michael's Grammar School and Wesley College rank in VIC?
St Michael's Grammar School is 4th of 239 and Wesley College is 11th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.