Emerald Primary School vs Menzies Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Primary School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1061
Menzies Creek Primary School
Menzies Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Emerald Primary School Emerald VIC | Menzies Creek Primary School Menzies Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #546 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1538 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 445 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 205 | 24 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Emerald 3782 | Menzies Creek 3159 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eps.vic.edu.au | www.menziesps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.1 vs 64.0).
- •Emerald Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Menzies Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.4).
- •Emerald Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 67.
- •Emerald Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -70%).
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 Emerald Primary School better than Menzies Creek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerald Primary School and Menzies Creek Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Menzies Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Menzies Creek Primary School has 7.9.
How do Emerald Primary School and Menzies Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Emerald Primary School is 546th of 1,290 and Menzies Creek Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.