Ascot Vale West Primary School vs Mansfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 131 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Vale West Primary School
Ascot Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1029
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Ascot Vale West Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | Mansfield Primary School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 1,290 | #720 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2042 of 4,908 | #2141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 153 | 249 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Mansfield 3724 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.avwps.vic.edu.au | www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 57.2).
- •Ascot Vale West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Mansfield Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 278.
- •Mansfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -4%).
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 West Primary School better than Mansfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ascot Vale West Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 57.2 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 Ascot Vale West Primary School and Mansfield Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Vale West Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield Primary School has 14.0.
How do Ascot Vale West Primary School and Mansfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale West Primary School is 689th of 1,290 and Mansfield Primary School is 720th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.