Irymple Secondary College vs Irymple South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irymple Secondary College
Irymple · Government high school · 7-10
630 students · ICSEA 1003
Irymple South Primary School
Irymple · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC | Irymple South Primary School Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 348 | #1006 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #723 of 1,472 | #3168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 317 | 186 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Irymple 3498 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irysec.vic.edu.au | www.irymplesouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 43.6).
- •Irymple Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irymple Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Irymple Secondary College is the larger school with 630 students compared with 366.
- •Irymple Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
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 Secondary College better than Irymple South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Irymple Secondary College ranks higher (50.8 vs 43.6 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 Secondary College and Irymple South Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Irymple in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irymple Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irymple South Primary School has 14.0.
How do Irymple Secondary College and Irymple South Primary School rank in VIC?
Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 and Irymple South Primary School is 1006th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.