Parkdale Secondary College vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,418 students · ICSEA 1067
St Bede's College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,882 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC | St Bede's College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 348 | #36 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,472 | #82 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,418 | 1,882 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 807 | 0 / 1,882 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 338 |
| Year 12 cohort | 286 | 294 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | 7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.9 | 163.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 72.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au | www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 60.1).
- •St Bede's College has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 1,418.
- •St Bede's College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -22%).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is a government school while St Bede's 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 Parkdale Secondary College better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's College ranks higher (79.3 vs 60.1 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 Parkdale Secondary College and St Bede's College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's College has 11.5.
How do Parkdale Secondary College and St Bede's College rank in VIC?
Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 and St Bede's College is 36th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.