Boroondara Park Primary School vs Marcellin 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.
Boroondara Park Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1138
Marcellin College
Bulleen · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Boroondara Park Primary School Balwyn North VIC | Marcellin College Bulleen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 1,290 | #42 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #857 of 4,908 | #92 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,131 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 140 | 0 / 1,131 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 191 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 92.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Bulleen 3105 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpark.vic.edu.au | www.marcellin.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marcellin College scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 71.6).
- •Boroondara Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 278.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -51%).
- •Boroondara Park Primary School is a government school while Marcellin College is a catholic 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 Boroondara Park Primary School better than Marcellin College?
On the Success Index, Marcellin College ranks higher (78.2 vs 71.6 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 Boroondara Park Primary School and Marcellin College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Bulleen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boroondara Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marcellin College has 12.2.
How do Boroondara Park Primary School and Marcellin College rank in VIC?
Boroondara Park Primary School is 364th of 1,290 and Marcellin College is 42nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.