Elsternwick Primary School vs Mount Macedon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elsternwick Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1147
Mount Macedon Primary School
Mount Macedon · Government primary · Prep-6
131 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Elsternwick Primary School Brighton VIC | Mount Macedon Primary School Mount Macedon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 1,290 | #30 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #567 of 4,908 | #49 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 463 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 240 | 58 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Mount Macedon 3441 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.elsternwickps.vic.edu.au | macedonps.vic.edu.au/web/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Macedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 74.6).
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Elsternwick Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 131.
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -13%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Bayside
Frequently asked questions
Is Elsternwick Primary School better than Mount Macedon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Macedon Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 74.6 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 Elsternwick Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Mount Macedon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elsternwick Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Macedon Primary School has 13.0.
How do Elsternwick Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School rank in VIC?
Elsternwick Primary School is 270th of 1,290 and Mount Macedon Primary School is 30th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.