Miners Rest Primary School vs Mount Rowan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Miners Rest Primary School
Miners Rest · Government primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 994
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree · Government high school · 7-12
678 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Miners Rest Primary School Miners Rest VIC | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #919 of 1,290 | #272 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2841 of 4,908 | #943 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 353 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 176 | 314 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Miners Rest 3352 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.minersrestps.vic.edu.au | mountrowan.net.au |
The verdict
- •Miners Rest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 40.3).
- •Miners Rest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 353.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 0%).
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 Miners Rest Primary School better than Mount Rowan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Miners Rest Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 40.3 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 Miners Rest Primary School and Mount Rowan Secondary College?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Miners Rest and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Miners Rest Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7.
How do Miners Rest Primary School and Mount Rowan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Miners Rest Primary School is 919th of 1,290 and Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.