Cockatoo Primary School vs Macclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cockatoo Primary School
Cockatoo · Government primary · Prep-6
306 students · ICSEA 1009
Macclesfield Primary School
Macclesfield · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Cockatoo Primary School Cockatoo VIC | Macclesfield Primary School Macclesfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #849 of 1,290 | #815 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2604 of 4,908 | #2460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 306 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 152 | 49 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cockatoo 3781 | Macclesfield 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=8a90c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.macclesfieldps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macclesfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 51.2).
- •Macclesfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macclesfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Cockatoo Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 133.
- •Cockatoo Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -11%).
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 Cockatoo Primary School better than Macclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macclesfield Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 51.2 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 Cockatoo Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Cockatoo and Macclesfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cockatoo Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macclesfield Primary School has 11.8.
How do Cockatoo Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Cockatoo Primary School is 849th of 1,290 and Macclesfield Primary School is 815th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.