Elisabeth Murdoch College is a government secondary school in Langwarrin offering a mix of academic and vocational pathways.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 70.0; the result is a B- overall.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is a government secondary school in Langwarrin offering a mix of academic and vocational pathways. The school runs a specialist Basketball Academy within the EMC Combine, attracting serious players alongside mainstream students. It provides Vocational Education and Training delivered as a Registered Training Organisation, and offers targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Middle School has specialist programs designed for different learners. The college suits families seeking either elite sports development with strong secondary education, or practical vocational preparation alongside traditional study.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is also known as EMC Langwarrin.
Median ATAR 70.0 ranks #149 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #44 of 295.
Elisabeth Murdoch College draws students from the Elisabeth Murdoch College (and 1 more zone).
Elisabeth Murdoch College has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.6/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1010 (52nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Elisabeth Murdoch College, Year 7 students averaged 537 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 561, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,572 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Elisabeth Murdoch College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Elisabeth Murdoch College has a median ATAR of 70.0.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is located in Langwarrin, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1010 (52nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.