Chirnside Park Primary School vs Manchester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chirnside Park Primary School
Chirnside Park · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1040
Manchester Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
158 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Chirnside Park Primary School Chirnside Park VIC | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 1,290 | #1184 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 4,908 | #3855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 204 | 77 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chirnside Park 3116 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chirnsideparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chirnside Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 33.7).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manchester Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 158.
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -45%).
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 Chirnside Park Primary School better than Manchester Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chirnside Park Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 33.7 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 Chirnside Park Primary School and Manchester Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chirnside Park and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chirnside Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manchester Primary School has 10.3.
How do Chirnside Park Primary School and Manchester Primary School rank in VIC?
Chirnside Park Primary School is 387th of 1,290 and Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.