Parkdale Secondary College vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 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 Brigid's School
Mordialloc · Catholic primary · Prep-6
169 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC | St Brigid's School Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 348 | #375 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,472 | #905 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,418 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 807 | 78 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 286 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au | www.sbmord.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 60.1).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 169.
- •Parkdale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -31%).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is a government school while St Brigid'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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkdale Secondary College better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (71.2 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 Brigid's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.7.
How do Parkdale Secondary College and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 and St Brigid's School is 375th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.