Findon Primary School vs Mill Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Findon Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1008
Mill Park Secondary College
Mill Park · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Findon Primary School Mill Park VIC | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #841 of 1,290 | #170 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2582 of 4,908 | #576 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 158 | 495 / 481 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 82.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonps.vic.edu.au | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 51.5).
- •Mill Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mill Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Mill Park Secondary College is the larger school with 976 students compared with 278.
- •Findon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -29%).
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 Findon Primary School better than Mill Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Secondary College ranks higher (57.3 vs 51.5 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 Findon Primary School and Mill Park Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mill Park Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Findon Primary School and Mill Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Findon Primary School is 841st of 1,290 and Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.