Mentone Grammar School vs Parkdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Grammar School
Mentone · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1144
Parkdale Primary School
Parkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Mentone Grammar School Mentone VIC | Parkdale Primary School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 239 | #203 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #186 of 1,259 | #406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,008 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 1,169 | 342 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 289 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 21.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 178.1 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.5 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mentonegrammar.net | www.parkdaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parkdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 74.7).
- •Mentone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •Mentone Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 631.
- •Mentone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -13%).
- •Mentone Grammar School is a independent school while Parkdale 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 Mentone Grammar School better than Parkdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parkdale Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.7 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 Mentone Grammar School and Parkdale Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Grammar School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Primary School has 14.4.
How do Mentone Grammar School and Parkdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Mentone Grammar School is 64th of 239 and Parkdale Primary School is 203rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.