Cardross Primary School vs Mildura Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardross Primary School
Cardross · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 974
Mildura Christian College
Irymple · Independent combined · Prep-10
113 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Cardross Primary School Cardross VIC | Mildura Christian College Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,290 | #157 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3579 of 4,908 | #666 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 100 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 57 | 60 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cardross 3496 | Irymple 3498 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cardrossps.vic.edu.au | www.milduracc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 37.8).
- •Mildura Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mildura Christian College is the larger school with 113 students compared with 100.
- •Mildura Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 4%).
- •Cardross Primary School is a government school while Mildura Christian College is an independent 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 Cardross Primary School better than Mildura Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mildura Christian College ranks higher (49.7 vs 37.8 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 Cardross Primary School and Mildura Christian College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cardross and Irymple in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardross Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura Christian College has 12.6.
How do Cardross Primary School and Mildura Christian College rank in VIC?
Cardross Primary School is 1116th of 1,290 and Mildura Christian College is 157th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.