Brandon Park Primary School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1127
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Brandon Park Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 1,290 | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #559 of 4,908 | #77 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 561 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 0 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 67.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpps.vic.edu.au | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 74.7).
- •Brandon Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.8).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 561.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Brandon Park Primary School is a government school while Mazenod College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Brandon Park Primary School better than Mazenod College?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (79.4 vs 74.7 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 Brandon Park Primary School and Mazenod College?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brandon Park Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.3.
How do Brandon Park Primary School and Mazenod College rank in VIC?
Brandon Park Primary School is 264th of 1,290 and Mazenod College is 34th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.