Also known as Parkdale SC and PSC Mordialloc
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 67.0; the result is a B overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Parkdale Secondary College’s website.
Specialisms: Elite Sports Pathway; Arts Enrichment Pathway; Science Technology Engineering Pathway
Learning support: English Language Centre
Parkdale Secondary College is also known as Parkdale SC and PSC Mordialloc.
Median ATAR 67.0 ranks #205 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #73 of 295.
Parkdale Secondary College draws students from the Parkdale Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Parkdale Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.7/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1067 (74th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Parkdale Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 565 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 572, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Parkdale Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,418 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Parkdale Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Parkdale Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Parkdale Secondary College has a median ATAR of 67.0.
Parkdale Secondary College is located in Mordialloc, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1067 (74th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.