Benton Junior College vs Osborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Junior College
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1040
Osborne Primary School
Mount Martha · Government primary · Prep-6
638 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Benton Junior College Mornington VIC | Osborne Primary School Mount Martha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,290 | #487 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2404 of 4,908 | #1327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 585 | 638 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 333 | 300 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mount Martha 3934 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benton.vic.edu.au | www.osborneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Osborne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 54.0).
- •Osborne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benton Junior College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
- •Osborne Primary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 585.
- •Osborne Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -32%).
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 Benton Junior College better than Osborne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Osborne Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 54.0 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 Benton Junior College and Osborne Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mount Martha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benton Junior College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Osborne Primary School has 15.6.
How do Benton Junior College and Osborne Primary School rank in VIC?
Benton Junior College is 800th of 1,290 and Osborne Primary School is 487th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.