Mornington Primary School vs Mornington Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1062
Mornington Secondary College
Mornington · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Mornington Primary School Mornington VIC | Mornington Secondary College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 1,290 | #257 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1806 of 4,908 | #896 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 424 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 223 | 364 / 435 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morningtonps.vic.edu.au | www.mornsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mornington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 42.3).
- •Mornington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.5).
- •Mornington Secondary College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 424.
- •Mornington Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -50%).
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 Primary School better than Mornington Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mornington Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.3 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 Primary School and Mornington Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Mornington Primary School and Mornington Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mornington Primary School is 618th of 1,290 and Mornington Secondary College is 257th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.