Mornington Park Primary School vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Park Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 997
Padua College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,534 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Mornington Park Primary School Mornington VIC | Padua College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #890 of 1,290 | #155 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2744 of 4,908 | #502 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 225 | 2,534 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 1,260 / 1,274 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 493 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 332 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 189.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 144.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morningtonparkps.vic.edu.au/ | padua.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padua College scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 49.3).
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 225.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -11%).
- •Mornington Park Primary School is a government school while Padua College is a catholic 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 Mornington Park Primary School better than Padua College?
On the Success Index, Padua College ranks higher (60.6 vs 49.3 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 Mornington Park Primary School and Padua College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Park Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padua College has 13.4.
How do Mornington Park Primary School and Padua College rank in VIC?
Mornington Park Primary School is 890th of 1,290 and Padua College is 155th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.