Amsleigh Park Primary School vs Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
443 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Amsleigh Park Primary School Oakleigh East VIC | Mount Waverley Heights Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 1,290 | #100 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 4,908 | #169 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 345 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 184 | 206 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amsleigh.vic.edu.au/ | www.mountwaverleyheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 73.3).
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amsleigh Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 345.
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 6%).
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 Mount Waverley Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Waverley Heights Primary School ranks higher (80.5 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 Mount Waverley Heights Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amsleigh Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has 15.3.
How do Amsleigh Park Primary School and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Amsleigh Park Primary School is 314th of 1,290 and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is 100th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.