Mill Park Primary School vs St Andrews Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 20 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
St Andrews Primary School
St Andrews · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Mill Park Primary School Mill Park VIC | St Andrews Primary School St Andrews VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #423 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 282 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | St Andrews 3761 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.millparkps.vic.edu.au | www.standrewsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 65.9).
- •St Andrews Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.9).
- •Mill Park Primary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 40.
- •Mill Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
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 St Andrews Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Primary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.9 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 St Andrews Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and St Andrews in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mill Park Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Primary School has 8.7.
How do Mill Park Primary School and St Andrews Primary School rank in VIC?
Mill Park Primary School is 423rd of 1,290 and St Andrews Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.