Mordialloc College vs Parkdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mordialloc College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,218 students · ICSEA 1062
Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,418 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Mordialloc College Mordialloc VIC | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | #157 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #289 of 1,472 | #514 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 1,418 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 746 | 611 / 807 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9% | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 105.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcsc.vic.edu.au | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mordialloc College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 60.1).
- •Parkdale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 1,218.
- •Mordialloc College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -22%).
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 Mordialloc College better than Parkdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mordialloc College ranks higher (70.1 vs 60.1 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 Mordialloc College and Parkdale Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mordialloc College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Mordialloc College and Parkdale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mordialloc College is 105th of 348 and Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.