Mildura Senior College vs Warrnambool College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 466 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mildura Senior College
Mildura · Government high school · Prep-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 977
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Mildura Senior College Mildura VIC | Warrnambool College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 348 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #932 of 1,472 | #968 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,027 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 531 / 496 | 526 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | 449 | 166 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.5 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Mildura | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.milsen.vic.edu.au | www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 39.5).
- •Warrnambool College has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrnambool College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Warrnambool College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 1,027.
- •Mildura Senior College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -13%).
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 Senior College better than Warrnambool College?
On the Success Index, Mildura Senior College ranks higher (41.0 vs 39.5 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 Senior College and Warrnambool College?
About 466 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mildura Senior College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool College has 12.4.
How do Mildura Senior College and Warrnambool College rank in VIC?
Mildura Senior College is 269th of 348 and Warrnambool College is 283rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.