Buxton Primary School vs Mornington Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 106 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Primary School
Buxton · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 997
Mornington Park Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Buxton Primary School Buxton VIC | Mornington Park Primary School Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #890 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2744 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 22 | 111 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Buxton 3711 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buxtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.morningtonparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mornington Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 48.2).
- •Buxton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •Mornington Park Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 40.
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 Buxton Primary School better than Mornington Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mornington Park Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 48.2 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 Buxton Primary School and Mornington Park Primary School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Park Primary School has 12.8.
How do Buxton Primary School and Mornington Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Buxton Primary School is unranked and Mornington Park Primary School is 890th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.