Mullauna Secondary College vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullauna Secondary College
Mitcham · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1058
St John's School
Mitcham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Mullauna Secondary College Mitcham VIC | St John's School Mitcham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 348 | #329 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #216 of 1,472 | #741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 625 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 332 | 70 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mitcham 3132 | Mitcham 3132 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mullauna.vic.edu.au | www.sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.7 vs 73.0).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •Mullauna Secondary College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 142.
- •Mullauna Secondary College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -2%).
- •Mullauna Secondary College is a government school while St John's School 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 Mullauna Secondary College better than St John's 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 Mullauna Secondary College and St John's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullauna Secondary College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 10.4.
How do Mullauna Secondary College and St John's School rank in VIC?
Mullauna Secondary College is 86th of 348 and St John's School is 329th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.