Irymple Secondary College vs Red Cliffs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 7.9 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
Red Cliffs Secondary College
Red Cliffs · Government high school · U, 7-12
348 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC | Red Cliffs Secondary College Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 348 | #347 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #723 of 1,472 | #1448 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 630 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 317 | 159 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 21 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irysec.vic.edu.au | www.red-cliffs-sc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Irymple Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 16.5).
- •Irymple Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Cliffs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.0).
- •Irymple Secondary College is the larger school with 630 students compared with 348.
- •Irymple Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -33%).
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 Red Cliffs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Irymple Secondary College ranks higher (50.8 vs 16.5 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 Red Cliffs Secondary College?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irymple Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Cliffs Secondary College has 10.7.
How do Irymple Secondary College and Red Cliffs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 and Red Cliffs Secondary College is 347th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.