Briagolong Primary School vs Manchester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 155 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briagolong Primary School
Briagolong · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 955
Manchester Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
158 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Briagolong Primary School Briagolong VIC | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1175 of 1,290 | #1184 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3832 of 4,908 | #3855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 41 | 77 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Briagolong 3860 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Wellington | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.briagps.vic.edu.au | www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.1 vs 33.7).
- •Manchester Primary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 84.
- •Briagolong Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -45%).
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 Briagolong Primary School better than Manchester Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briagolong Primary School and Manchester Primary School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Briagolong and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briagolong Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manchester Primary School has 10.3.
How do Briagolong Primary School and Manchester Primary School rank in VIC?
Briagolong Primary School is 1175th of 1,290 and Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.