Cheltenham East Primary School vs Mentone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham East Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
392 students · ICSEA 1122
Mentone Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Cheltenham East Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Mentone Primary School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 1,290 | #319 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 4,908 | #718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 392 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 198 | 156 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhameast.vic.edu.au | www.mentoneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 73.2).
- •Cheltenham East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Cheltenham East Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 299.
- •Cheltenham East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
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 Cheltenham East Primary School better than Mentone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cheltenham East Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.2 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 Cheltenham East Primary School and Mentone Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham East Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mentone Primary School has 12.5.
How do Cheltenham East Primary School and Mentone Primary School rank in VIC?
Cheltenham East Primary School is 210th of 1,290 and Mentone Primary School is 319th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.