Mill Park Primary School vs Parade College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Parade College
Bundoora · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,968 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Mill Park Primary School Mill Park VIC | Parade College Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #423 of 1,290 | #39 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 4,908 | #89 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,968 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 282 | 9 / 1,959 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 363 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 279 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 189.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 95.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millparkps.vic.edu.au | www.parade.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parade College scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 69.5).
- •Parade College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parade College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •Parade College is the larger school with 1,968 students compared with 529.
- •Mill Park Primary School is a government school while Parade College is a catholic 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 Mill Park Primary School better than Parade College?
On the Success Index, Parade College ranks higher (78.7 vs 69.5 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 Mill Park Primary School and Parade College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mill Park Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parade College has 10.4.
How do Mill Park Primary School and Parade College rank in VIC?
Mill Park Primary School is 423rd of 1,290 and Parade College is 39th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.