Chaffey Secondary College vs Mildura Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 348 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chaffey Secondary College
Mildura · Government high school · 7-10
722 students · ICSEA 878
Mildura Senior College
Mildura · Government high school · Prep-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Chaffey Secondary College Mildura VIC | Mildura Senior College Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 348 | #269 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 1,472 | #932 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 722 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 370 | 531 / 496 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 449 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 77.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Mildura 3502 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chaffeysc.vic.edu.au | www.milsen.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 28.9).
- •Mildura Senior College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Mildura Senior College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 722.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 10%).
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 Chaffey Secondary College better than Mildura Senior College?
On the Success Index, Mildura Senior College ranks higher (41.0 vs 28.9 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 Chaffey Secondary College and Mildura Senior College?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Mildura and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chaffey Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura Senior College has 13.2.
How do Chaffey Secondary College and Mildura Senior College rank in VIC?
Chaffey Secondary College is 324th of 348 and Mildura Senior College is 269th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.