Clarinda Primary School vs John Monash Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarinda Primary School
Clarinda · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 1082
John Monash Science School
Clayton · Government high school · 10-12
656 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Clarinda Primary School Clarinda VIC | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,290 | #19 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 4,908 | #37 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 334 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 158 | 308 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 230 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 22% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarindaps.vic.edu.au | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Monash Science School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 73.2).
- •John Monash Science School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Monash Science School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •John Monash Science School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 334.
- •John Monash Science School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
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 Clarinda Primary School better than John Monash Science School?
On the Success Index, John Monash Science School ranks higher (82.8 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 Clarinda Primary School and John Monash Science School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarinda Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Monash Science School has 11.9.
How do Clarinda Primary School and John Monash Science School rank in VIC?
Clarinda Primary School is 318th of 1,290 and John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.