Mill Park Secondary College vs Plenty Parklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Plenty Parklands Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC | Plenty Parklands Primary School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 348 | #542 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 1,472 | #1519 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 976 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 481 | 352 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| 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 | -29% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au | www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 57.3).
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mill Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Mill Park Secondary College is the larger school with 976 students compared with 737.
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Plenty Parklands Primary School ranks higher (64.3 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mill Park Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plenty Parklands Primary School has 15.3.
How do Mill Park Secondary College and Plenty Parklands Primary School rank in VIC?
Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 and Plenty Parklands Primary School is 542nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.