Ceres Primary School vs Montpellier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ceres Primary School
Ceres · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1069
Montpellier Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC | Montpellier Primary School Highton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,290 | #509 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 4,908 | #1405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 280 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ceres 3221 | Highton 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ceresps.vic.edu.au | www.montpellierps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ceres Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 65.7).
- •Montpellier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ceres Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.1).
- •Montpellier Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 124.
- •Ceres Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -12%).
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 Ceres Primary School better than Montpellier Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ceres Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 65.7 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 Ceres Primary School and Montpellier Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Highton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceres Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montpellier Primary School has 16.1.
How do Ceres Primary School and Montpellier Primary School rank in VIC?
Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 and Montpellier Primary School is 509th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.