Birralee Primary School vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birralee Primary School
Doncaster · Government primary · Prep-6
576 students · ICSEA 1163
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Birralee Primary School Doncaster VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 1,290 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 4,908 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 576 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 290 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Manningham | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birralee.vic.edu.au/ | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Central School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 78.8).
- •Birralee Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 529.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -1%).
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 Birralee Primary School better than Malvern Central School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Central School ranks higher (84.0 vs 78.8 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 Birralee Primary School and Malvern Central School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birralee Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do Birralee Primary School and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
Birralee Primary School is 145th of 1,290 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.