Mill Park Secondary College vs Oberon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Park Secondary College
Mill Park · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1023
Oberon High School
Armstrong Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC | Oberon High School Armstrong Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 348 | #162 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 1,472 | #545 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 481 | 487 / 587 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 165 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 85.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 33.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Armstrong Creek 3217 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au | oberonhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oberon High School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 57.3).
- •Mill Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Oberon High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 976.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (44% 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 Secondary College better than Oberon High School?
On the Success Index, Oberon High School ranks higher (58.8 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 Secondary College and Oberon High School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Armstrong Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mill Park Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon High School has 12.6.
How do Mill Park Secondary College and Oberon High School rank in VIC?
Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 and Oberon High School is 162nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.