Chaffey Secondary College vs Mildura Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 611 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 Specialist School
Mildura · Government special · U
177 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Chaffey Secondary College Mildura VIC | Mildura Specialist School Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | U |
| Students | 722 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 370 | 51 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 49.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 22% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chaffeysc.vic.edu.au | www.mildss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (881 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mildura Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.4).
- •Chaffey Secondary College is the larger school with 722 students compared with 177.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -11%).
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 Specialist 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 Specialist School?
About 611 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 Specialist School has 6.2.
How do Chaffey Secondary College and Mildura Specialist School rank in VIC?
Chaffey Secondary College is 324th of 348 and Mildura Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.