Padua College vs Peninsula Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padua College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,534 students · ICSEA 1064
Peninsula Grammar
Mount Eliza · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,270 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Padua College Mornington VIC | Peninsula Grammar Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 348 | #70 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #502 of 1,472 | #204 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,534 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 1,260 / 1,274 | 555 / 715 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 493 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 332 | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 189.3 | 120.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 144.6 | 77.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padua.vic.edu.au | www.tps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peninsula Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 60.6).
- •Peninsula Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peninsula Grammar has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.4).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 2,534 students compared with 1,270.
- •Padua College is a catholic school while Peninsula Grammar is an independent 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 Padua College better than Peninsula Grammar?
On the Success Index, Peninsula Grammar ranks higher (73.5 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 Padua College and Peninsula Grammar?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padua College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peninsula Grammar has 10.5.
How do Padua College and Peninsula Grammar rank in VIC?
Padua College is 155th of 348 and Peninsula Grammar is 70th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.