Avondale Primary School vs Malmsbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Primary School
Avondale Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
433 students · ICSEA 1074
Malmsbury Primary School
Malmsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Avondale Primary School Avondale Heights VIC | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #933 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 433 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 231 | 35 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avondale Heights 3034 | Malmsbury 3446 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avondaleps.vic.edu.au | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.9 vs 70.1).
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.4).
- •Avondale Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 69.
- •Avondale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
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 Avondale Primary School better than Malmsbury Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avondale Primary School and Malmsbury Primary School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Avondale Heights and Malmsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avondale Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9.
How do Avondale Primary School and Malmsbury Primary School rank in VIC?
Avondale Primary School is 384th of 1,290 and Malmsbury Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.