Albany Rise Primary School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Rise Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1017
Mazenod College
Mulgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Albany Rise Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Mazenod College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #807 of 1,290 | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2429 of 4,908 | #77 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 207 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 0 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 67.2 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.mazenod.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mazenod College scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 53.7).
- •Mazenod College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 207.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -26%).
- •Albany Rise Primary School is a government school while Mazenod College 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 Albany Rise Primary School better than Mazenod College?
On the Success Index, Mazenod College ranks higher (79.4 vs 53.7 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 Albany Rise Primary School and Mazenod College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Rise Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mazenod College has 11.3.
How do Albany Rise Primary School and Mazenod College rank in VIC?
Albany Rise Primary School is 807th of 1,290 and Mazenod College is 34th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.