Donvale Primary School vs Mullauna Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donvale Primary School
Donvale · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1120
Mullauna Secondary College
Mitcham · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Donvale Primary School Donvale VIC | Mullauna Secondary College Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,290 | #86 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 4,908 | #216 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 289 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 143 | 293 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.mullauna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 72.7).
- •Donvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.1).
- •Mullauna Secondary College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 289.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -5%).
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 Donvale Primary School better than Mullauna Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Donvale Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 72.7 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 Donvale Primary School and Mullauna Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullauna Secondary College has 11.6.
How do Donvale Primary School and Mullauna Secondary College rank in VIC?
Donvale Primary School is 298th of 1,290 and Mullauna Secondary College is 86th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.