Plenty Parklands Primary School vs Plenty River College
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.
Plenty Parklands Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1064
Plenty River College
South Morang · Independent high school · 10-12
62 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Plenty Parklands Primary School Mill Park VIC | Plenty River College South Morang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1519 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 737 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 385 | 33 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | South Morang 3752 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au | prc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 52.2).
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plenty River College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 62.
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School is a government school while Plenty River College 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School better than Plenty River College?
On the Success Index, Plenty Parklands Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 52.2 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School and Plenty River College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and South Morang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plenty Parklands Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plenty River College has 12.4.
How do Plenty Parklands Primary School and Plenty River College rank in VIC?
Plenty Parklands Primary School is 542nd of 1,290 and Plenty River College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.