Birmingham Primary School vs Edinburgh College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birmingham Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
666 students · ICSEA 1040
Edinburgh College
Lilydale · Independent combined · Prep-12
590 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Birmingham Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC | Edinburgh College Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #749 of 1,290 | #80 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2231 of 4,908 | #259 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 666 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 337 | 292 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 52.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birminghamps.vic.edu.au | www.edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edinburgh College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 56.3).
- •Edinburgh College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edinburgh College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Birmingham Primary School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 590.
- •Edinburgh College has grown faster over five years (51% vs -1%).
- •Birmingham Primary School is a government school while Edinburgh 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 Birmingham Primary School better than Edinburgh College?
On the Success Index, Edinburgh College ranks higher (70.2 vs 56.3 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 Birmingham Primary School and Edinburgh College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birmingham Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edinburgh College has 11.2.
How do Birmingham Primary School and Edinburgh College rank in VIC?
Birmingham Primary School is 749th of 1,290 and Edinburgh College is 80th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.