Armadale Primary School vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1156
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Armadale Primary School Armadale VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,290 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 4,908 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 123 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.armadaleps.vic.edu.au | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Central School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 76.8).
- •Malvern Central School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malvern Central School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 254.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -26%).
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 Armadale Primary School better than Malvern Central School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Central School ranks higher (84.0 vs 76.8 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 Armadale Primary School and Malvern Central School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do Armadale Primary School and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
Armadale Primary School is 202nd of 1,290 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.