Heatherwood School vs Mullauna Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherwood School
Donvale · Government special · U
214 students · ICSEA 991
Mullauna Secondary College
Mitcham · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Heatherwood School Donvale VIC | Mullauna Secondary College Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #86 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #216 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 214 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 130 | 293 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | -17% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heatherwood.vic.edu.au | www.mullauna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mullauna Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatherwood School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 11.6).
- •Mullauna Secondary College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 214.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -17%).
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 Heatherwood School better than Mullauna Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heatherwood School and Mullauna Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatherwood School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullauna Secondary College has 11.6.
How do Heatherwood School and Mullauna Secondary College rank in VIC?
Heatherwood School is unranked and Mullauna Secondary College is 86th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.