Mildura Christian College vs Red Cliffs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mildura Christian College
Irymple · Independent combined · Prep-10
113 students · ICSEA 1018
Red Cliffs Primary School
Red Cliffs · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Mildura Christian College Irymple VIC | Red Cliffs Primary School Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 239 | #1153 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #666 of 1,259 | #3719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 113 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 53 | 65 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Irymple 3498 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.milduracc.vic.edu.au | www.redcliffsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 35.8).
- •Mildura Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Cliffs Primary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 113.
- •Mildura Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -27%).
- •Mildura Christian College is a independent school while Red Cliffs 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 Mildura Christian College better than Red Cliffs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mildura Christian College ranks higher (49.7 vs 35.8 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 Mildura Christian College and Red Cliffs Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Irymple and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mildura Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Cliffs Primary School has 12.5.
How do Mildura Christian College and Red Cliffs Primary School rank in VIC?
Mildura Christian College is 157th of 239 and Red Cliffs Primary School is 1153rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.