Irymple Primary School vs Mildura South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irymple Primary School
Irymple · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 959
Mildura South Primary School
Mildura South · Government primary · Prep-6
457 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Irymple Primary School Irymple VIC | Mildura South Primary School Mildura South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1172 of 1,290 | #1242 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3809 of 4,908 | #4237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 220 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Mildura South 3501 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irympleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.msps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 28.6).
- •Irymple Primary School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irymple Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Mildura South Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 330.
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 Irymple Primary School better than Mildura South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Irymple Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 28.6 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 Irymple Primary School and Mildura South Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Mildura South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irymple Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura South Primary School has 14.3.
How do Irymple Primary School and Mildura South Primary School rank in VIC?
Irymple Primary School is 1172nd of 1,290 and Mildura South Primary School is 1242nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.