Parade College vs Plenty Parklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parade College
Bundoora · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,968 students · ICSEA 1077
Plenty Parklands Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Parade College Bundoora VIC | Plenty Parklands Primary School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 348 | #542 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #89 of 1,472 | #1519 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,968 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 1,959 | 352 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 363 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 279 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 189.5 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.6 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Banyule | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parade.vic.edu.au | www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parade College scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 64.3).
- •Parade College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parade College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
- •Parade College is the larger school with 1,968 students compared with 737.
- •Parade College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -3%).
- •Parade College is a catholic school while Plenty Parklands Primary School is a government 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 Parade College better than Plenty Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parade College ranks higher (78.7 vs 64.3 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 Parade College and Plenty Parklands Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parade College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plenty Parklands Primary School has 15.3.
How do Parade College and Plenty Parklands Primary School rank in VIC?
Parade College is 39th of 348 and Plenty Parklands Primary School is 542nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.