Methodist Ladies' College vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 493 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Methodist Ladies' College
Claremont · Independent combined · PP-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 1190
Scotch College
Swanbourne · Independent combined · PP-12
1,552 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Methodist Ladies' College Claremont WA | Scotch College Swanbourne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 172 | #19 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #7 of 1,259 | #214 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,035 | 1,552 |
| Girls / boys | 1,035 / 0 | 13 / 1,539 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1190 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.3 | 154.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 103.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Claremont 6010 | Swanbourne 6010 |
| Council area | Claremont | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mlc.wa.edu.au | www.scotch.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Methodist Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (89.8 vs 72.5).
- •Methodist Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.0).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 1,035.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (14% vs 3%).
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 Methodist Ladies' College better than Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Methodist Ladies' College ranks higher (89.8 vs 72.5 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 Methodist Ladies' College and Scotch College?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Claremont and Swanbourne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Methodist Ladies' College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 10.0.
How do Methodist Ladies' College and Scotch College rank in WA?
Methodist Ladies' College is 1st of 172 and Scotch College is 19th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.