Frankston Primary School vs Mill Park Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 55 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frankston Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1015
Mill Park Heights Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Frankston Primary School Frankston VIC | Mill Park Heights Primary School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #754 of 1,290 | #984 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2252 of 4,908 | #3083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 241 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 108 | 288 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Frankston | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frankstonps.vic.edu.au | www.millparkhtsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 45.0).
- •Frankston Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Mill Park Heights Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 241.
- •Frankston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -37%).
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 Frankston Primary School better than Mill Park Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 45.0 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 Frankston Primary School and Mill Park Heights Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frankston Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mill Park Heights Primary School has 15.1.
How do Frankston Primary School and Mill Park Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Frankston Primary School is 754th of 1,290 and Mill Park Heights Primary School is 984th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.