Henderson College vs Irymple Secondary College
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.
Henderson College
Irymple · Independent combined · Prep-10
229 students · ICSEA 981
Irymple Secondary College
Irymple · Government high school · 7-10
630 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Henderson College Irymple VIC | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 239 | #212 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,259 | #723 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-10 |
| Students | 229 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 112 | 313 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Irymple 3498 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | henderson.vic.edu.au/ | www.irysec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 39.4).
- •Irymple Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henderson College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Irymple Secondary College is the larger school with 630 students compared with 229.
- •Henderson College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 9%).
- •Henderson College is a independent school while Irymple Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Henderson College better than Irymple Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Irymple Secondary College ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.4 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 Henderson College and Irymple Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Irymple in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henderson College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irymple Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Henderson College and Irymple Secondary College rank in VIC?
Henderson College is 191st of 239 and Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.