Lalor North Secondary College vs Mill Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor North Secondary College
Epping · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 960
Mill Park Secondary College
Mill Park · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Lalor North Secondary College Epping VIC | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 348 | #170 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #903 of 1,472 | #576 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 355 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 174 | 495 / 481 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 21 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 82.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 42.0).
- •Mill Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor North Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Mill Park Secondary College is the larger school with 976 students compared with 355.
- •Lalor North Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -29%).
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 Lalor North Secondary College better than Mill Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Secondary College ranks higher (57.3 vs 42.0 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 Lalor North Secondary College and Mill Park Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Epping and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor North Secondary College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mill Park Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Lalor North Secondary College and Mill Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lalor North Secondary College is 259th of 348 and Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.