Mckinnon Secondary College vs Valkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 762 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mckinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon · Government high school · 7-12
3,052 students · ICSEA 1118
Valkstone Primary School
Bentleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Mckinnon Secondary College Mckinnon VIC | Valkstone Primary School Bentleigh East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 348 | #105 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,472 | #183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,052 | 668 |
| Girls / boys | 1,404 / 1,648 | 308 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 539 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 445 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 233.9 | 43.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mckinnon 3204 | Bentleigh East 3165 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au | www.valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Valkstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 78.1).
- •Valkstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Mckinnon Secondary College is the larger school with 3,052 students compared with 668.
- •Mckinnon Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -7%).
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 Mckinnon Secondary College better than Valkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Valkstone Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 78.1 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 Mckinnon Secondary College and Valkstone Primary School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Mckinnon and Bentleigh East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mckinnon Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valkstone Primary School has 15.5.
How do Mckinnon Secondary College and Valkstone Primary School rank in VIC?
Mckinnon Secondary College is 43rd of 348 and Valkstone Primary School is 105th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.