Aspendale Gardens Primary School vs Mordialloc College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Aspendale Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1095
Mordialloc College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,218 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens Primary School Aspendale Gardens VIC | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,290 | #105 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 4,908 | #289 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 592 | 1,218 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 472 / 746 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 92.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aspendale Gardens 3195 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agps.vic.edu.au | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.8 vs 70.1).
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mordialloc College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Mordialloc College is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 592.
- •Mordialloc College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspendale Gardens Primary School better than Mordialloc College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Mordialloc College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Aspendale Gardens and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mordialloc College has 13.2.
How do Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Mordialloc College rank in VIC?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School is 410th of 1,290 and Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.