Mildura Specialist School vs Noble Park English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 500 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mildura Specialist School
Mildura · Government special · U
177 students · ICSEA 881
Noble Park English Language School
Noble Park · Government special · Prep-12
847 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Mildura Specialist School Mildura VIC | Noble Park English Language School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 177 | 847 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 126 | 384 / 463 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 114.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 41.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3500 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Mildura | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mildss.vic.edu.au | www.nobleparkels.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mildura Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (881 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mildura Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 7.4).
- •Noble Park English Language School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 177.
- •Noble Park English Language School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -11%).
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 Specialist School better than Noble Park English Language School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mildura Specialist School and Noble Park English Language School?
About 500 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mildura Specialist School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noble Park English Language School has 7.4.
How do Mildura Specialist School and Noble Park English Language School rank in VIC?
Mildura Specialist School is unranked and Noble Park English Language School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.