Burwood East Primary School vs Mount Macedon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood East Primary School
Burwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1147
Mount Macedon Primary School
Mount Macedon · Government primary · Prep-6
131 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Burwood East Primary School Burwood East VIC | Mount Macedon Primary School Mount Macedon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 1,290 | #30 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 4,908 | #49 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 271 | 58 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Mount Macedon 3441 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.burwoodeastps.vic.edu.au | macedonps.vic.edu.au/web/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Macedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 78.7).
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Burwood East Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 131.
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
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 Burwood East Primary School better than Mount Macedon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Macedon Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 78.7 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 Burwood East Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Burwood East and Mount Macedon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood East Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Macedon Primary School has 13.0.
How do Burwood East Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School rank in VIC?
Burwood East Primary School is 150th of 1,290 and Mount Macedon Primary School is 30th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.