Billanook College vs Pembroke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Billanook College
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-12
889 students · ICSEA 1104
Pembroke Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Billanook College Mooroolbark VIC | Pembroke Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 239 | #1181 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #193 of 1,259 | #3851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 889 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 491 | 40 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.3 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.billanook.vic.edu.au | www.pemprim.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Billanook College scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 33.8).
- •Billanook College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Billanook College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
- •Billanook College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 91.
- •Pembroke Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 24%).
- •Billanook College is a independent school while Pembroke 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 Billanook College better than Pembroke Primary School?
On the Success Index, Billanook College ranks higher (74.1 vs 33.8 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 Billanook College and Pembroke Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Billanook College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pembroke Primary School has 12.5.
How do Billanook College and Pembroke Primary School rank in VIC?
Billanook College is 68th of 239 and Pembroke Primary School is 1181st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.