Benton Junior College vs Mornington Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Junior College
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1040
Mornington Secondary College
Mornington · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Benton Junior College Mornington VIC | Mornington Secondary College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,290 | #257 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2404 of 4,908 | #896 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 585 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 333 | 364 / 435 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benton.vic.edu.au | www.mornsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Benton Junior College scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 42.3).
- •Benton Junior College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Mornington Secondary College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 585.
- •Benton Junior College has grown faster over five years (-32% vs -50%).
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 Benton Junior College better than Mornington Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Benton Junior College ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.3 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 Benton Junior College and Mornington Secondary College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benton Junior College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Benton Junior College and Mornington Secondary College rank in VIC?
Benton Junior College is 800th of 1,290 and Mornington Secondary College is 257th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.