Birmingham Primary School vs Mount Evelyn 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.
Birmingham Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
666 students · ICSEA 1040
Mount Evelyn Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Birmingham Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC | Mount Evelyn Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #749 of 1,290 | #676 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2231 of 4,908 | #1998 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 666 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 337 | 165 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birminghamps.vic.edu.au | www.mtevelynps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 56.3).
- •Birmingham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Birmingham Primary School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 397.
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 Mount Evelyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Evelyn Primary School ranks higher (59.1 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 Mount Evelyn Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birmingham Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Primary School has 13.5.
How do Birmingham Primary School and Mount Evelyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Birmingham Primary School is 749th of 1,290 and Mount Evelyn Primary School is 676th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.