Mill Park Secondary College vs Plenty River College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.4 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 River College
South Morang · Independent high school · 10-12
62 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Mill Park Secondary College Mill Park VIC | Plenty River College South Morang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 976 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 481 | 33 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 165 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | South Morang 3752 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millparksc.vic.edu.au | prc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mill Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 52.2).
- •Mill Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mill Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Mill Park Secondary College is the larger school with 976 students compared with 62.
- •Mill Park Secondary College is a government school while Plenty River College is an independent 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 Secondary College better than Plenty River College?
On the Success Index, Mill Park Secondary College ranks higher (57.3 vs 52.2 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 River College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and South Morang 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 River College has 12.4.
How do Mill Park Secondary College and Plenty River College rank in VIC?
Mill Park Secondary College is 170th of 348 and Plenty River College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.