Meadowglen Primary School vs Mill Park Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowglen Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 966
Mill Park Heights Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Meadowglen Primary School Epping VIC | Mill Park Heights Primary School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,290 | #984 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3564 of 4,908 | #3083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 198 | 288 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meadowglenps.vic.edu.au | www.millparkhtsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 38.1).
- •Mill Park Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadowglen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Mill Park Heights Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 384.
- •Meadowglen Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -37%).
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 Meadowglen Primary School better than Mill Park Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Heights Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 38.1 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 Meadowglen Primary School and Mill Park Heights Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Epping and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meadowglen Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mill Park Heights Primary School has 15.1.
How do Meadowglen Primary School and Mill Park Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Meadowglen Primary School is 1110th of 1,290 and Mill Park Heights Primary School is 984th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.