Henderson College vs Mildura Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 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
Mildura Specialist School
Mildura · Government special · U
177 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Henderson College Irymple VIC | Mildura Specialist School Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-10 | U |
| Students | 229 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 112 | 51 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 49.8 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 22% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | henderson.vic.edu.au/ | www.mildss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Henderson College has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mildura Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 11.4).
- •Henderson College is the larger school with 229 students compared with 177.
- •Henderson College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -11%).
- •Henderson College is a independent school while Mildura Specialist 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 Mildura Specialist School?
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 Henderson College and Mildura Specialist School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henderson College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura Specialist School has 6.2.
How do Henderson College and Mildura Specialist School rank in VIC?
Henderson College is 191st of 239 and Mildura Specialist School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.