Aberfeldie Primary School vs Moorabbin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfeldie Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1108
Moorabbin Primary School
Moorabbin · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Aberfeldie Primary School Essendon VIC | Moorabbin Primary School Moorabbin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,290 | #130 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 4,908 | #231 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 186 | 260 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Moorabbin 3189 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/ | www.moorabbin.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moorabbin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 77.4).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Moorabbin Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 374.
- •Moorabbin Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -7%).
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 Aberfeldie Primary School better than Moorabbin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moorabbin Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.4 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 Aberfeldie Primary School and Moorabbin Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Moorabbin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorabbin Primary School has 15.2.
How do Aberfeldie Primary School and Moorabbin Primary School rank in VIC?
Aberfeldie Primary School is 192nd of 1,290 and Moorabbin Primary School is 130th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.