Anglesea Primary School vs Mentone Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anglesea Primary School
Anglesea · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1099
Mentone Park Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Anglesea Primary School Anglesea VIC | Mentone Park Primary School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 1,290 | #238 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #440 of 4,908 | #488 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 162 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 104 | 95 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Anglesea 3230 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.angleseaps.vic.edu.au | www.mentonepark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.4 vs 75.6).
- •Mentone Park Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 162.
- •Anglesea Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
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 Anglesea Primary School better than Mentone Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anglesea Primary School and Mentone Park Primary School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Anglesea and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anglesea Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Park Primary School has 12.2.
How do Anglesea Primary School and Mentone Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Anglesea Primary School is 220th of 1,290 and Mentone Park Primary School is 238th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.