Parkdale Secondary College vs St John Vianney's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 169 m 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 John Vianney's School
Parkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC | St John Vianney's School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 348 | #200 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,472 | #395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,418 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 807 | 78 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| 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% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.9 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au | www.sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 60.1).
- •St John Vianney's School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 164.
- •St John Vianney's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -22%).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is a government school while St John Vianney'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 Parkdale Secondary College better than St John Vianney's School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's School ranks higher (77.0 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 John Vianney's School?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's School has 10.7.
How do Parkdale Secondary College and St John Vianney's School rank in VIC?
Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 and St John Vianney's School is 200th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.