Melbourne Girls College
Melbourne Girls College is a government secondary school in Richmond, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1142, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,531 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Richmond VIC 3121. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melbourne Girls College compares
By ICSEA, Melbourne Girls College ranks 8th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hawthorn West Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Melbourne Girls College scores 1142, above average.
School zone
Melbourne Girls 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.
Schools near Melbourne Girls College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melbourne Girls College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawthorn | 0.4 km | 1165 | 23 higher | 454 |
| Trinity Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Richmond | 0.9 km | 1065 | 77 lower | 213 |
| Yarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Richmond | 1.1 km | 1134 | 8 lower | 249 |
| Richmond High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Richmond | 1.2 km | 1049 | 93 lower | 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melbourne Girls College a government school?
Yes, Melbourne Girls College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melbourne Girls College offer?
Melbourne Girls College offers 7-12.
What is Melbourne Girls College's ICSEA score?
Melbourne Girls College has an ICSEA score of 1142, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melbourne Girls College?
Melbourne Girls College has 1,531 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melbourne Girls College?
The nearest schools to Melbourne Girls College are Hawthorn West Primary School (0.4 km), Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn Campus (0.5 km), Trinity Catholic School (0.9 km).
Where is Melbourne Girls College located?
Melbourne Girls College is located in Richmond, VIC 3121. Visit the school website at http://www.mgc.vic.edu.au.