Mount Clear College
Mount Clear College is a government secondary school in Mount Clear, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 996, it sits in the 45th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 982 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Mount Clear VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Clear College compares
By ICSEA, Mount Clear College ranks 232nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Damascus College, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Clear College scores 996, near average.
School zone
Mount Clear College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Mount Clear
Mount Clear College is located in Mount Clear, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,462/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,671.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Clear suburb profileSchools near Mount Clear College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Clear College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Clear | 0.7 km | 1052 | 56 higher | 1,215 |
| Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Clear | 0.7 km | 1088 | 92 higher | 362 |
| Mount Clear Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Clear | 0.8 km | 991 | 5 lower | 221 |
| Ballarat Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Sebastopol | 3.3 km | 1058 | 62 higher | 406 |
| Canadian Lead Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballarat East | 3.8 km | 952 | 44 lower | 235 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Clear College a government school?
Yes, Mount Clear College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Clear College offer?
Mount Clear College offers 7-12.
What is Mount Clear College's ICSEA score?
Mount Clear College has an ICSEA score of 996, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Clear College?
Mount Clear College has 982 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Clear College?
The nearest schools to Mount Clear College are Damascus College (0.7 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Mount Clear Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Mount Clear College located?
Mount Clear College is located in Mount Clear, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at https://mountclearcollege.vic.edu.au/.