Aspendale Primary School vs Mordialloc College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Primary School
Aspendale · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1100
Mordialloc College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,218 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Aspendale Primary School Aspendale VIC | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #456 of 1,290 | #105 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1182 of 4,908 | #289 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,218 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 226 | 472 / 746 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| 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 | -21% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 92.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aspendale 3195 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aspendale.vic.edu.au | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mordialloc College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 68.2).
- •Aspendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mordialloc College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Mordialloc College is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 477.
- •Mordialloc College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -21%).
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 Primary School better than Mordialloc College?
On the Success Index, Mordialloc College ranks higher (70.1 vs 68.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspendale Primary School and Mordialloc College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aspendale and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mordialloc College has 13.2.
How do Aspendale Primary School and Mordialloc College rank in VIC?
Aspendale Primary School is 456th of 1,290 and Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.