Mornington Secondary College vs Mornington Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 884 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Secondary College
Mornington · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 1004
Mornington Special Developmental School
Mornington · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Mornington Secondary College Mornington VIC | Mornington Special Developmental School Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #896 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 799 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 435 | 7 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | -50% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 21% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mornsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.morningtonsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mornington Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 11.9).
- •Mornington Secondary College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 24.
- •Mornington Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (-20% 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 Secondary College better than Mornington Special Developmental School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mornington Secondary College and Mornington Special Developmental School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Special Developmental School has 2.6.
How do Mornington Secondary College and Mornington Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Mornington Secondary College is 257th of 348 and Mornington Special Developmental School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.