Grovedale College vs Mirripoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Mirripoa Primary School
Mount Duneed · Government primary · Prep-6
638 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Grovedale College Grovedale VIC | Mirripoa Primary School Mount Duneed VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 348 | #465 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,472 | #1249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 693 | 638 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 384 | 304 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | – | 107 |
| 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% | +349% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Mount Duneed 3217 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedale.vic.edu.au | mirripoaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mirripoa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 49.0).
- •Mirripoa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovedale College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.1).
- •Grovedale College is the larger school with 693 students compared with 638.
- •Mirripoa Primary School has grown faster over five years (349% 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 Mirripoa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mirripoa Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 49.0 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 Mirripoa Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Mount Duneed in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mirripoa Primary School has 16.1.
How do Grovedale College and Mirripoa Primary School rank in VIC?
Grovedale College is 222nd of 348 and Mirripoa Primary School is 465th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.