Irymple Secondary College vs Mildura Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 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
Mildura Christian College
Irymple · Independent combined · Prep-10
113 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC | Mildura Christian College Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 348 | #157 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #723 of 1,472 | #666 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 630 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 317 | 60 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 48% |
| 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.milduracc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 49.7).
- •Mildura Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irymple Secondary College is the larger school with 630 students compared with 113.
- •Mildura Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 9%).
- •Irymple Secondary College is a government school while Mildura Christian College is an independent 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 Irymple Secondary College better than Mildura Christian College?
On the Success Index, Irymple Secondary College ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.7 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 Mildura Christian College?
About 2.4 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 Mildura Christian College has 12.6.
How do Irymple Secondary College and Mildura Christian College rank in VIC?
Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 and Mildura Christian College is 157th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.