Edinburgh College vs Pembroke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edinburgh College
Lilydale · Independent combined · Prep-12
590 students · ICSEA 1083
Pembroke Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Edinburgh College Lilydale VIC | Pembroke Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 239 | #1181 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 1,259 | #3851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 590 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 298 | 40 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edinburghcollege.vic.edu.au | www.pemprim.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edinburgh College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 33.8).
- •Edinburgh College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edinburgh College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Edinburgh College is the larger school with 590 students compared with 91.
- •Edinburgh College has grown faster over five years (51% vs 32%).
- •Edinburgh College is a independent school while Pembroke Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Edinburgh College better than Pembroke Primary School?
On the Success Index, Edinburgh College ranks higher (70.2 vs 33.8 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 Edinburgh College and Pembroke Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lilydale and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edinburgh College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pembroke Primary School has 12.5.
How do Edinburgh College and Pembroke Primary School rank in VIC?
Edinburgh College is 80th of 239 and Pembroke Primary School is 1181st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.