Ascot Vale Primary School vs Mount Alexander 7-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale Primary School
Ascot Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
265 students · ICSEA 1140
Mount Alexander 7-12 College
Flemington · Government high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Ascot Vale Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | Mount Alexander 7-12 College Flemington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 1,290 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #133 of 4,908 | #130 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 265 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 140 | 380 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Flemington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avps.vic.edu.au | www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 76.3).
- •Ascot Vale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 265.
- •Mount Alexander 7-12 College has grown faster over five years (63% vs -10%).
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 Ascot Vale Primary School better than Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
On the Success Index, Ascot Vale Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 76.3 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 Ascot Vale Primary School and Mount Alexander 7-12 College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Flemington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Alexander 7-12 College has 13.0.
How do Ascot Vale Primary School and Mount Alexander 7-12 College rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale Primary School is 80th of 1,290 and Mount Alexander 7-12 College is 58th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.