Auburn Primary School vs Methodist Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 1162
Methodist Ladies' College
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,169 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Auburn Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Methodist Ladies' College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 1,290 | #6 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 4,908 | #11 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 381 | 2,169 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 185 | 2,169 / – |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 275 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 300 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 23.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 239.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 182.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnps.vic.edu.au | www.mlc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Methodist Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (89.2 vs 81.7).
- •Methodist Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1162), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.8).
- •Methodist Ladies' College is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 381.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -14%).
- •Auburn Primary School is a government school while Methodist Ladies' College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Auburn Primary School better than Methodist Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Methodist Ladies' College ranks higher (89.2 vs 81.7 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 Auburn Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Methodist Ladies' College has 9.1.
How do Auburn Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College rank in VIC?
Auburn Primary School is 73rd of 1,290 and Methodist Ladies' College is 6th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.