Irymple Secondary College vs Mildura Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 4.2 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 Senior College
Mildura · Government high school · Prep-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC | Mildura Senior College Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 348 | #269 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #723 of 1,472 | #932 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 317 | 531 / 496 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 449 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 77.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Mildura 3502 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irysec.vic.edu.au | www.milsen.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 41.0).
- •Irymple Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mildura Senior College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 630.
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 Senior College?
On the Success Index, Irymple Secondary College ranks higher (50.8 vs 41.0 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 Senior College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irymple Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mildura Senior College has 13.2.
How do Irymple Secondary College and Mildura Senior College rank in VIC?
Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 and Mildura Senior College is 269th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.