Mount Eliza Secondary College vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Mount Eliza · Government high school · 7-12
791 students · ICSEA 1063
Padua College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,534 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC | Padua College Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 348 | #155 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 1,472 | #502 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 791 | 2,534 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 429 | 1,260 / 1,274 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 493 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 332 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 189.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 144.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Eliza 3930 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mesc.vic.edu.au | padua.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 60.6).
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 791.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 3%).
- •Mount Eliza 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 Mount Eliza Secondary College better than Padua College?
On the Success Index, Mount Eliza Secondary College ranks higher (71.7 vs 60.6 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 Mount Eliza Secondary College and Padua College?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Eliza and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Eliza Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padua College has 13.4.
How do Mount Eliza Secondary College and Padua College rank in VIC?
Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 and Padua College is 155th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.