Mill Park Primary School vs Mill Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Park Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1065
Mill Park Secondary College
Mill Park · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Mill Park Primary School Mill Park VIC | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #423 of 1,290 | #170 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 4,908 | #576 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 529 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 282 | 495 / 481 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 82.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millparkps.vic.edu.au | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 57.3).
- •Mill Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mill Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Mill Park Secondary College is the larger school with 976 students compared with 529.
- •Mill Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -29%).
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 Mill Park Primary School better than Mill Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Primary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 57.3 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 Mill Park Primary School and Mill Park Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mill Park Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mill Park Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Mill Park Primary School and Mill Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mill Park Primary School is 423rd of 1,290 and Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.