Amsleigh Park Primary School vs John Monash Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amsleigh Park Primary School
Oakleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1093
John Monash Science School
Clayton · Government high school · 10-12
656 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Amsleigh Park Primary School Oakleigh East VIC | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 1,290 | #19 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 4,908 | #37 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 345 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 184 | 308 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 230 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 22% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amsleigh.vic.edu.au/ | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Monash Science School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 73.3).
- •John Monash Science School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Monash Science School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •John Monash Science School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 345.
- •Amsleigh Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
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 Amsleigh Park Primary School better than John Monash Science School?
On the Success Index, John Monash Science School ranks higher (82.8 vs 73.3 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 Amsleigh Park Primary School and John Monash Science School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amsleigh Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Monash Science School has 11.9.
How do Amsleigh Park Primary School and John Monash Science School rank in VIC?
Amsleigh Park Primary School is 314th of 1,290 and John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.