Mitcham Primary School vs Mullauna Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 264 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitcham Primary School
Mitcham · Government primary · Prep-6
490 students · ICSEA 1127
Mullauna Secondary College
Mitcham · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Mitcham Primary School Mitcham VIC | Mullauna Secondary College Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 1,290 | #86 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 4,908 | #216 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 490 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 257 | 293 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 53.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mitcham 3132 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mitcham.ps.vic.edu.au | www.mullauna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mitcham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 72.7).
- •Mitcham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Mullauna Secondary College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 490.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 2%).
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 Mitcham Primary School better than Mullauna Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mitcham Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 72.7 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 Mitcham Primary School and Mullauna Secondary College?
About 264 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitcham Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullauna Secondary College has 11.6.
How do Mitcham Primary School and Mullauna Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mitcham Primary School is 77th of 1,290 and Mullauna Secondary College is 86th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.