Alice Miller School vs Gisborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Miller School
Macedon · Independent combined · Prep-12
399 students · ICSEA 1139
Gisborne Primary School
Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Alice Miller School Macedon VIC | Gisborne Primary School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 239 | #461 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 1,259 | #1202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 399 | 481 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 198 | 249 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macedon 3440 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alicemiller.vic.edu.au/ | www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Miller School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 68.0).
- •Alice Miller School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Miller School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Gisborne Primary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 399.
- •Alice Miller School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
- •Alice Miller School is a independent school while Gisborne Primary School is a government 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 Alice Miller School better than Gisborne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alice Miller School ranks higher (78.6 vs 68.0 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 Alice Miller School and Gisborne Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Macedon and Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Miller School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gisborne Primary School has 14.2.
How do Alice Miller School and Gisborne Primary School rank in VIC?
Alice Miller School is 49th of 239 and Gisborne Primary School is 461st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.