Brunswick South West Primary School vs Moonee Ponds Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick South West Primary School
Brunswick West · Government primary · Prep-6
430 students · ICSEA 1168
Moonee Ponds Primary School
Moonee Ponds · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Brunswick South West Primary School Brunswick West VIC | Moonee Ponds Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 1,290 | #114 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #98 of 4,908 | #206 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 430 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 214 | 132 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brunswick West 3055 | Moonee Ponds 3039 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswicksw-ps.vic.edu.au/html/index.html | www.mpp.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick South West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 79.7).
- •Brunswick South West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonee Ponds Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Brunswick South West Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 290.
- •Brunswick South West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -18%).
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 Brunswick South West Primary School better than Moonee Ponds Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick South West Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 79.7 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 Brunswick South West Primary School and Moonee Ponds Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brunswick West and Moonee Ponds in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick South West Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonee Ponds Primary School has 14.1.
How do Brunswick South West Primary School and Moonee Ponds Primary School rank in VIC?
Brunswick South West Primary School is 64th of 1,290 and Moonee Ponds Primary School is 114th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.