Henderson College vs Irymple South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.4 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 South Primary School
Irymple · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Henderson College Irymple VIC | Irymple South Primary School Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 239 | #1006 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,259 | #3168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 229 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 112 | 186 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Irymple 3498 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | henderson.vic.edu.au/ | www.irymplesouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 39.4).
- •Irymple South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henderson College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Irymple South Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 229.
- •Henderson College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -2%).
- •Henderson College is a independent school while Irymple South Primary School 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Irymple South Primary School ranks higher (43.6 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 South Primary School?
About 4.4 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 South Primary School has 14.0.
How do Henderson College and Irymple South Primary School rank in VIC?
Henderson College is 191st of 239 and Irymple South Primary School is 1006th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.