Doncaster Secondary College vs Parkdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1067
Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,418 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster VIC | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #157 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,472 | #514 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,157 | 1,418 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 608 | 611 / 807 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.4 | 105.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Manningham | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Doncaster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 60.1).
- •Doncaster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 1,157.
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 Doncaster Secondary College better than Parkdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Doncaster Secondary College ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.1 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 Doncaster Secondary College and Parkdale Secondary College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Doncaster Secondary College and Parkdale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Doncaster Secondary College is 128th of 348 and Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.