Grovedale College vs Mandama Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale College
Grovedale · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 996
Mandama Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
352 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Grovedale College Grovedale VIC | Mandama Primary School Grovedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 348 | #983 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,472 | #3082 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 693 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 384 | 193 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Grovedale 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedale.vic.edu.au | www.mandama.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grovedale College scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 45.0).
- •Mandama Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovedale College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.4).
- •Grovedale College is the larger school with 693 students compared with 352.
- •Mandama Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Grovedale College better than Mandama Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grovedale College ranks higher (49.0 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 Grovedale College and Mandama Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Grovedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mandama Primary School has 13.4.
How do Grovedale College and Mandama Primary School rank in VIC?
Grovedale College is 222nd of 348 and Mandama Primary School is 983rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.