Avila College vs Pinewood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avila College
Mount Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,011 students · ICSEA 1113
Pinewood Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
947 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Avila College Mount Waverley VIC | Pinewood Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 348 | #96 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #84 of 1,472 | #162 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,011 | 947 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 426 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 60.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avilacollege.vic.edu.au | www.pinewood-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 79.2).
- •Pinewood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avila College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •Avila College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 947.
- •Pinewood Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -8%).
- •Avila College is a catholic school while Pinewood Primary School is a government 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 Avila College better than Pinewood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pinewood Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.2 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 Avila College and Pinewood Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avila College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinewood Primary School has 15.7.
How do Avila College and Pinewood Primary School rank in VIC?
Avila College is 37th of 348 and Pinewood Primary School is 96th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.