Copperfield College vs Mackellar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 461 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Copperfield College
Delahey · Government high school · 7-12
1,846 students · ICSEA 962
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Copperfield College Delahey VIC | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #896 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 1,472 | #2762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,846 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 975 | 140 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 286 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.6 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Delahey 3037 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackellar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 31.4).
- •Mackellar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •Copperfield College is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 300.
- •Copperfield College has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -26%).
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 Copperfield College better than Mackellar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mackellar Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 31.4 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 Copperfield College and Mackellar Primary School?
About 461 m in a straight line, between Delahey and Delahey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copperfield College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackellar Primary School has 11.1.
How do Copperfield College and Mackellar Primary School rank in VIC?
Copperfield College is 318th of 348 and Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.