Mount Scopus Memorial College
Mount Scopus Memorial College is an independent combined school in Burwood, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,170 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 21% of students have a language background other than English.
Burwood VIC 3125. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Scopus Memorial College compares
By ICSEA, Mount Scopus Memorial College ranks 35th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Scholastica's School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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 Scopus Memorial College scores 1159, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Mount Scopus Memorial College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Mount Scopus Memorial College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Scopus Memorial College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Burwood | 1.0 km | 1207 | 48 higher | 1,530 |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill South | 1.6 km | 1120 | 39 lower | 303 |
| Kingswood CollegeIndependent Combined · Box Hill | 1.6 km | 1162 | 3 higher | 575 |
| Essex Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.8 km | 1150 | 9 lower | 617 |
| Wattle Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood | 1.8 km | 1122 | 37 lower | 251 |
| Parkhill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashwood | 2.0 km | 1098 | 61 lower | 188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Scopus Memorial College a government school?
No, Mount Scopus Memorial College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount Scopus Memorial College offer?
Mount Scopus Memorial College offers Prep-12.
What is Mount Scopus Memorial College's ICSEA score?
Mount Scopus Memorial College has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Scopus Memorial College?
Mount Scopus Memorial College has 1,170 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Scopus Memorial College?
The nearest schools to Mount Scopus Memorial College are St Scholastica's School (0.9 km), Presbyterian Ladies' College (1.0 km), Roberts McCubbin Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Mount Scopus Memorial College located?
Mount Scopus Memorial College is located in Burwood, VIC 3125. Visit the school website at http://www.scopus.vic.edu.au.