Caulfield South Primary School vs Melbourne Montessori College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 892 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1164
Melbourne Montessori College
Caulfield South · Independent combined · Prep-12
311 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Melbourne Montessori College Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,290 | #40 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 4,908 | #98 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 472 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 248 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au | www.mms.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caulfield South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 80.6).
- •Caulfield South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 311.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -1%).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is a government school while Melbourne Montessori College is an independent 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 Caulfield South Primary School better than Melbourne Montessori College?
On the Success Index, Caulfield South Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 80.6 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 Caulfield South Primary School and Melbourne Montessori College?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Montessori College has 11.2.
How do Caulfield South Primary School and Melbourne Montessori College rank in VIC?
Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 and Melbourne Montessori College is 40th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.