Chaffey Secondary College vs Mildura South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km 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 South Primary School
Mildura South · Government primary · Prep-6
457 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Chaffey Secondary College Mildura VIC | Mildura South Primary School Mildura South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 348 | #1242 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 1,472 | #4237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 722 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 370 | 220 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Mildura South 3501 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chaffeysc.vic.edu.au | www.msps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.9 vs 28.6).
- •Mildura South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Chaffey Secondary College is the larger school with 722 students compared with 457.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 1%).
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 South Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chaffey Secondary College and Mildura South Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Mildura South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chaffey Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura South Primary School has 14.3.
How do Chaffey Secondary College and Mildura South Primary School rank in VIC?
Chaffey Secondary College is 324th of 348 and Mildura South Primary School is 1242nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.