Mornington Secondary College vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km 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
Padua College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,534 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Mornington Secondary College Mornington VIC | Padua College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 348 | #155 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #896 of 1,472 | #502 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 799 | 2,534 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 435 | 1,260 / 1,274 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 493 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 332 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | 4.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -50% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 189.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 144.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mornsc.vic.edu.au/ | padua.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padua College scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 42.3).
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 799.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -50%).
- •Mornington Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than Padua College?
On the Success Index, Padua College ranks higher (60.6 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 Secondary College and Padua College?
About 1.2 km 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 Padua College has 13.4.
How do Mornington Secondary College and Padua College rank in VIC?
Mornington Secondary College is 257th of 348 and Padua College is 155th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.