Marymede Catholic College vs Plenty Parklands 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.
Marymede Catholic College
South Morang · Catholic combined · Prep-12
2,467 students · ICSEA 1069
Plenty Parklands Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Marymede Catholic College South Morang VIC | Plenty Parklands Primary School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 239 | #542 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #515 of 1,259 | #1519 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,467 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 1,267 / 1,200 | 352 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 384 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 176.6 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 97.4 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | South Morang 3752 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marymede.vic.edu.au | www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 56.6).
- •Marymede Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marymede Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Marymede Catholic College is the larger school with 2,467 students compared with 737.
- •Marymede Catholic College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -3%).
- •Marymede Catholic College is a catholic school while Plenty Parklands Primary School is a government 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 Marymede Catholic College better than Plenty Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Plenty Parklands Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 56.6 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 Marymede Catholic College and Plenty Parklands Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between South Morang and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marymede Catholic College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plenty Parklands Primary School has 15.3.
How do Marymede Catholic College and Plenty Parklands Primary School rank in VIC?
Marymede Catholic College is 137th of 239 and Plenty Parklands Primary School is 542nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.