Antonio Park Primary School vs Essendon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Antonio Park Primary School
Mitcham · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1137
Essendon Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Antonio Park Primary School Mitcham VIC | Essendon Primary School Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 1,290 | #133 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #109 of 4,908 | #239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 253 | 187 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mitcham 3132 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.antoniops.vic.edu.au | www.essendonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Antonio Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 79.2).
- •Essendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Antonio Park Primary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 387.
- •Antonio Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
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 Antonio Park Primary School better than Essendon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Antonio Park Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 79.2 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 Antonio Park Primary School and Essendon Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Mitcham and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Antonio Park Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Essendon Primary School has 13.3.
How do Antonio Park Primary School and Essendon Primary School rank in VIC?
Antonio Park Primary School is 70th of 1,290 and Essendon Primary School is 133rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.