Melbourne Girls College Top 50

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School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
AddressYARRA BOULEVARD Richmond VIC 3121
Phone03 9428 8955
Website http://www.mgc.vic.edu.au
GenderFemale
RegionMetropolitan
Students1339
Boys0
Girls1339
ICSEA Value1114
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$10,937
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government15%
State/Territory Government65%
Fees, parent contributions etc15%
Others6%
School Ranking History for Melbourne Girls College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Melbourne Girls College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1338; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.7/1
ICSEA Score: 1114;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 18%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 12% 28% 54%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1322; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16.5/1
ICSEA Score: 1109;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 20%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 8% 10% 28% 53%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1277; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16.1/1
Student Attendence Rate: 99%
ICSEA Score: 1110;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 17%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 8% 12% 28% 52%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1255; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1142;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 17%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 3% 13% 34% 50%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1252; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1129;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 18%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 10% 34% 49%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1239; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 16/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1126;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 33%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 12% 24% 53%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1209; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 15.8/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1149;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 34%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 2% 8% 18% 73%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

54%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1114
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1338
  • Non-English Speaking18%
  • Top Quarter54%
  • Middle Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter12%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2014

53%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1109
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1322
  • Non-English Speaking20%
  • Top Quarter53%
  • Middle Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter10%
  • Bottom Quarter8%

2013

52%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1110
  • Attendence Rate99%
  • Enrollments1277
  • Non-English Speaking17%
  • Top Quarter52%
  • Middle Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter12%
  • Bottom Quarter8%

2012

50%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1142
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1255
  • Non-English Speaking17%
  • Top Quarter50%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter3%

2011

49%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1129
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1252
  • Non-English Speaking18%
  • Top Quarter49%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter10%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2010

53%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1126
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1239
  • Non-English Speaking33%
  • Top Quarter53%
  • Middle Top Quarter24%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter12%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2009

73%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1149
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments1209
  • Non-English Speaking34%
  • Top Quarter73%
  • Middle Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter8%
  • Bottom Quarter2%
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 51st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 81
  • Reading 83
  • Writing 96
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 68
2010

Rank 63rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 79
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 87
  • Language 79
  • Numeracy 67
2011

Rank 43rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 85
  • Reading 84
  • Writing 98
  • Language 81
  • Numeracy 78
2012

Rank 49th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 83
  • Reading 88
  • Writing 95
  • Language 76
  • Numeracy 74
2013

Rank 47th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 83
  • Reading 81
  • Writing 96
  • Language 81
  • Numeracy 75
2014

Rank 45th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 83
  • Reading 85
  • Writing 96
  • Language 79
  • Numeracy 72
2015

Rank 43rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 83
  • Reading 83
  • Writing 99
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 74
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 54th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 336
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 16.0
  • 48+ Students% 3.9
  • Number of 50 2.7
2010

Rank 57th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 360
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.7
  • Number of 50 0.6
2011

Rank 93rd 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 351
  • Median Score 32
  • 40+ Subjects% 11.1
  • 48+ Students% 1.7
  • Number of 50 0.6
2012

Rank 59th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 367
  • Median Score 34
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.3
  • 48+ Students% 1.4
  • Number of 50 0.5
2013

Rank 72nd 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 357
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 13.2
  • 48+ Students% 3.4
  • Number of 50 1.1
2014

Rank 59th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 320
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.6
  • 48+ Students% 1.3
  • Number of 50 0.6
2015

Rank 57th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 332
  • Median Score 33
  • 40+ Subjects% 15.4
  • 48+ Students% 2.7
  • Number of 50 0.9

About Melbourne Girls' College

Melbourne Girls' College is situated on a picturesque site adjacent to the Yarra River. The College was established in 1994 with the aim of providing an exemplary environment for the education of girls. The motto ‘where girls lead and achieve’ is embraced by the college community.

The College has a population of 1250 students from diverse backgrounds. It provides enrolment opportunities for girls from the local area, across Melbourne and overseas. The student population is at capacity for the site and demand for places is well in excess of those available.

The Senior School offers a wide range of VCE and VET options. VCE subjects are available to students from Years 10 to 12. A whole-school daily tutorial mentoring program has been implemented to scaffold the development of students’ social competencies and to enhance their understanding of their learning and their ability to take control of it.

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $440
Year 12 are $440

International Fee

Year 10 are $12,210
Year 12 are $13,640

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1287 students all in secondary (Very Big)
219 in Year 12
357 in VCE level 3/4 Units
31 in VCE VET

Gender

100% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: Chinese, French

Overview of senior secondary subjects

47 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

Selected senior secondary results

13% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 33;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 99%

Activities and Support

12 music options; 24 sporting activities; 20 other clubs or activities; 12 support staff.

Destinations

94% to university
6% to TAFE

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