Parkdale Secondary College
Warren Road, Mordialloc VIC 3195
Parkdale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Mordialloc, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,297 students. Its ICSEA is 1,067, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Parkdale Secondary College as a co-educational government secondary school in Mordialloc, Victoria, catering for Years 7-12 with an enrolment of around 1,700 students. The college is known for three enrichment pathways — Elite Sports, Arts Enrichment, and Science Technology Engineering — alongside a VCE program, instrumental music, debating, student leadership opportunities, camps and international excursions. It also runs an English Language Centre and CRICOS-accredited international student program, with stated emphasis on student wellbeing and family engagement via a Parents' Association.
Often praised
- Elite Sports Pathway
- Arts Enrichment Pathway
- STEM (STEP) pathway
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.0 |
| 2024 | 30.0 |
| 2023 | 29.0 |
| 2022 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 30.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's College | Mentone | Catholic high school | 2.2 km | 1,097 | 1,882 |
| Mentone Grammar School | Mentone | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,144 | 2,008 |
| Mordialloc CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Mordialloc | Public high school | 2.4 km | 1,062 | 1,187 |
| Kilbreda College | Mentone | Catholic high school | 2.5 km | 1,082 | 928 |
| Mentone Girls' Grammar School | Mentone | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | 1,174 | 560 |
| Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mentone | Public high school | 3.7 km | 1,102 | 1,151 |
| Christway College | Clarinda | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.9 km | 1,111 | 864 |
| Lighthouse Christian College | Keysborough | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.5 km | 1,082 | 827 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Doncaster | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,159 | 1,067 |
| Frankston High School | Frankston | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,987 | 1,067 |
| Thornbury High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Thornbury | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,119 | 1,067 |
| Mount Alexander 7-12 College | Flemington | Public high school · 7-12 | 827 | 1,069 |
| St Helena Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Eltham North | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,410 | 1,065 |
| Homestead Senior Secondary College | Point Cook | Public high school · 10-12 | 700 | 1,070 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.