Irymple Secondary College vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 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
St Paul's Primary School
Mildura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Irymple Secondary College Irymple VIC | St Paul's Primary School Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 348 | #789 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #723 of 1,472 | #2370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 317 | 157 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.irysec.vic.edu.au | www.spmildura.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 50.8).
- •St Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irymple Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Irymple Secondary College is the larger school with 630 students compared with 314.
- •Irymple Secondary College has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
- •Irymple Secondary College is a government school while St Paul's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 50.8 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 St Paul's Primary School?
About 3.2 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 St Paul's Primary School has 13.8.
How do Irymple Secondary College and St Paul's Primary School rank in VIC?
Irymple Secondary College is 212th of 348 and St Paul's Primary School is 789th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.