Mentone Park Primary School vs Parkdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Park Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1099
Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,418 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Mentone Park Primary School Mentone VIC | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 1,290 | #157 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 4,908 | #514 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 186 | 1,418 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 91 | 611 / 807 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 105.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mentonepark.vic.edu.au | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mentone Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 60.1).
- •Mentone Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 186.
- •Mentone Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
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 Park Primary School better than Parkdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mentone Park Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 60.1 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 Mentone Park Primary School and Parkdale Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Park Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Mentone Park Primary School and Parkdale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mentone Park Primary School is 238th of 1,290 and Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.