Ascot Vale West Primary School vs Maribyrnong College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Maribyrnong College
Maribyrnong · Government high school · 7-12
1,361 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Ascot Vale West Primary School Ascot Vale VIC | Maribyrnong College Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 1,290 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2042 of 4,908 | #213 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,361 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 153 | 630 / 731 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 44.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ascot Vale 3032 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avwps.vic.edu.au | www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maribyrnong College scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 58.6).
- •Maribyrnong College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maribyrnong College is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 278.
- •Maribyrnong College has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Maribyrnong College?
On the Success Index, Maribyrnong College ranks higher (72.9 vs 58.6 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 Maribyrnong College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ascot Vale and Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong College has 12.4.
How do Ascot Vale West Primary School and Maribyrnong College rank in VIC?
Ascot Vale West Primary School is 689th of 1,290 and Maribyrnong College is 85th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.