Small rural combined government school (Prep–12) in outer regional Victoria; 255 students.
NAPLAN 34 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 73.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Median ATAR 73.0 ranks #107 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #24 of 295 (top 8%).
Murtoa College draws students from the Murtoa College (and 2 more zones).
Murtoa College has an overall SchoolRank score of 37.7/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 42/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 959, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Murtoa College, Year 3 students averaged 382 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 448, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 515, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 526, well below 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.
Murtoa College is a small government combined school with approximately 255 students. It offers education for years Prep-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.
Murtoa 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 has a value score of 44/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Murtoa College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Murtoa College has a median ATAR of 73.0.
Murtoa College is located in Murtoa, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 959 (28th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.