Mansfield Primary School vs Mansfield Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1029
Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
481 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Mansfield Primary School Mansfield VIC | Mansfield Secondary College Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,290 | #186 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2141 of 4,908 | #622 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 508 | 481 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 214 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3724 | Mansfield 3724 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au | mansfieldsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 55.2).
- •Mansfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Mansfield Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 481.
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 Mansfield Primary School better than Mansfield Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mansfield Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 55.2 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 Mansfield Primary School and Mansfield Secondary College?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield Secondary College has 10.4.
How do Mansfield Primary School and Mansfield Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mansfield Primary School is 720th of 1,290 and Mansfield Secondary College is 186th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.